| 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 | $9.85 | 5.363% | $10.3783 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.53 | 9.848% | $47.8168 | $47.82 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.62 | 5.742% | $180.417 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.33 | 6.585% | $114.3977 | $114.40 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.99 | 13.515% | $104.4224 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.95 | 9.263% | $178.0441 | $178.04 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.57 | 10.352% | $263.2668 | $263.27 | $263.25 | $263.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.84 | $898.7431 | $898.75 | $898.70 | $898.70 | |