| 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 | $8.95 | 10.295% | $9.8714 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.72 | 5.704% | $21.9019 | $21.90 | $21.90 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.80 | 11.103% | $168.6544 | $168.65 | $168.65 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.48 | 12.422% | $94.9741 | $94.97 | $94.95 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.88 | 10.343% | $151.0375 | $151.04 | $151.05 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.94 | 5.762% | $179.7319 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.28 | 8.435% | $114.1604 | $114.16 | $114.15 | $114.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.05 | $740.3316 | $740.32 | $740.30 | $740.40 | |