| 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 | $8.50 | 12.754% | $9.5841 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.79 | 9.873% | $19.5464 | $19.55 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.45 | 10.739% | $20.4313 | $20.43 | $20.45 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.53 | 10.187% | $157.0495 | $157.05 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.79 | 13.754% | $11.1365 | $11.14 | $11.15 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.28 | 10.708% | $98.8401 | $98.84 | $98.85 | $98.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.97 | 4.331% | $25.0081 | $25.01 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $310.31 | $341.5960 | $341.60 | $341.65 | $341.40 | |