| 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 | $9.95 | 3.529% | $10.3011 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.61 | 4.841% | $15.3173 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.76 | 13.130% | $161.5044 | $161.50 | $161.50 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.91 | 3.735% | $142.0236 | $142.02 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.95 | 4.282% | $179.3129 | $179.31 | $179.30 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.99 | 6.837% | $252.1246 | $252.12 | $252.10 | $252.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.61 | 12.117% | $185.677 | $185.68 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.78 | $946.2609 | $946.25 | $946.20 | $946.20 | |