| 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 | $8.85 | 11.313% | $9.8512 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.43 | 7.313% | $70.2149 | $70.21 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.77 | 12.505% | $230.3765 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.72 | 3.873% | $125.3955 | $125.40 | $125.40 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.89 | 10.208% | $234.6218 | $234.62 | $234.60 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.58 | 3.705% | $73.195 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.41 | 4.729% | $121.915 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.65 | $865.5699 | $865.58 | $865.55 | $865.60 | |