| 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 | $8.68 | 13.350% | $9.8388 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.56 | 3.654% | $13.0189 | $13.02 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.27 | 9.233% | $128.0975 | $128.10 | $128.10 | $128.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.28 | 7.141% | $87.0842 | $87.08 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.69 | 10.732% | $48.3788 | $48.38 | $48.40 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.35 | 3.640% | $83.2747 | $83.27 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.25 | 8.790% | $231.9947 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.08 | $601.6876 | $601.68 | $601.70 | $601.70 | |