| 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 | $9.58 | 4.332% | $9.995 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.80 | 12.471% | $30.1422 | $30.14 | $30.15 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.43 | 3.402% | $208.2826 | $208.28 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.78 | 6.156% | $160.062 | $160.06 | $160.05 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.51 | 9.365% | $14.7752 | $14.78 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.70 | 6.439% | $233.8465 | $233.85 | $233.85 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.25 | 6.472% | $42.855 | $42.86 | $42.85 | $42.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.05 | $699.9585 | $699.97 | $700.00 | $700.00 | |