| 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 | $8.80 | 12.345% | $9.8864 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.89 | 12.298% | $170.5694 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.36 | 13.135% | $243.6475 | $243.65 | $243.65 | $243.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.32 | 11.212% | $61.5225 | $61.52 | $61.50 | $61.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.49 | 6.670% | $67.7248 | $67.72 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.44 | 11.850% | $47.4691 | $47.47 | $47.45 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.70 | 4.519% | $98.9795 | $98.98 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.00 | $699.7992 | $699.80 | $699.75 | $699.80 | |