| 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 | $8.88 | 10.207% | $9.7864 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.89 | 6.400% | $20.099 | $20.10 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.45 | 6.797% | $142.5206 | $142.52 | $142.50 | $142.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.48 | 4.720% | $39.2491 | $39.25 | $39.25 | $39.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.86 | 8.307% | $19.3436 | $19.34 | $19.35 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.37 | 12.854% | $35.4023 | $35.40 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.43 | 4.566% | $7.7693 | $7.77 | $7.75 | $7.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $255.36 | $274.1703 | $274.17 | $274.15 | $274.10 | |