| 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 | $9.56 | 8.315% | $10.3549 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.52 | 8.797% | $16.8853 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.80 | 6.261% | $227.186 | $227.19 | $227.20 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.35 | 12.123% | $155.1222 | $155.12 | $155.10 | $155.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.26 | 12.260% | $114.7971 | $114.80 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.87 | 6.686% | $8.3962 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.53 | 7.754% | $195.6058 | $195.61 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.89 | $728.3475 | $728.36 | $728.35 | $728.40 | |