| 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 | $8.89 | 12.563% | $10.0069 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.65 | 6.598% | $49.728 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.84 | 9.683% | $259.7732 | $259.77 | $259.75 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.78 | 12.233% | $160.2463 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.85 | 8.293% | $82.1402 | $82.14 | $82.15 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.46 | 11.576% | $183.4979 | $183.50 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.87 | 12.432% | $87.5508 | $87.55 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.34 | $832.9433 | $832.95 | $832.95 | $832.90 | |