| 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 | $8.90 | 11.810% | $9.9511 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.41 | 9.466% | $9.2061 | $9.21 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.60 | 4.555% | $87.408 | $87.41 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.91 | 4.492% | $239.1926 | $239.19 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.70 | 13.459% | $45.0432 | $45.04 | $45.05 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.41 | 7.254% | $96.9683 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.77 | 10.810% | $45.1772 | $45.18 | $45.20 | $45.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.70 | $532.9465 | $532.95 | $532.95 | $533.00 | |