| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $9.95 | 4.435% | $10.3913 | $10.39 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.96 | 11.861% | $25.6833 | $25.68 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.98 | 10.761% | $252.5129 | $252.51 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.77 | 6.697% | $52.0361 | $52.04 | $52.05 | $52.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.84 | 4.739% | $197.7891 | $197.79 | $197.80 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.97 | 9.662% | $123.8852 | $123.89 | $123.90 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.64 | 10.289% | $31.5868 | $31.59 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.11 | $693.8847 | $693.89 | $693.95 | $693.90 | |