| 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 | $30.72 | 8.179% | $33.2326 | $33.23 | $33.25 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.84 | 12.815% | $9.9728 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.72 | 10.120% | $86.6865 | $86.69 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 10.308% | $157.211 | $157.21 | $157.20 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.42 | 10.207% | $161.3651 | $161.37 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.66 | 4.129% | $46.504 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.89 | 9.780% | $189.7986 | $189.80 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.77 | $684.7706 | $684.77 | $684.75 | $684.80 | |