| 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 | $9.79 | 10.175% | $10.7861 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.38 | 6.327% | $69.5166 | $69.52 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.84 | 11.645% | $22.1504 | $22.15 | $22.15 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.87 | 7.382% | $260.7987 | $260.80 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.79 | 12.268% | $251.2446 | $251.24 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.40 | 4.560% | $48.5158 | $48.52 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.89 | 4.572% | $227.8519 | $227.85 | $227.85 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.96 | $890.8641 | $890.87 | $890.85 | $890.90 | |