| 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 | $9.76 | 11.246% | $10.8576 | $10.86 | $10.85 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.56 | 7.793% | $18.9285 | $18.93 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.89 | 4.350% | $18.6682 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.73 | 10.642% | $175.622 | $175.62 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.74 | 8.454% | $192.7661 | $192.77 | $192.75 | $192.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.62 | 8.512% | $248.0801 | $248.08 | $248.10 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $106.97 | 9.568% | $117.2049 | $117.20 | $117.20 | $117.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.27 | $782.1274 | $782.13 | $782.10 | $782.20 | |