| 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 | $9.39 | 5.173% | $9.8757 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.58 | 3.164% | $28.4526 | $28.45 | $28.45 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.74 | 9.145% | $267.1215 | $267.12 | $267.10 | $267.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.35 | 9.702% | $177.0042 | $177.00 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.44 | 5.765% | $165.4588 | $165.46 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.28 | 13.586% | $34.3938 | $34.39 | $34.40 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.35 | 3.874% | $187.3368 | $187.34 | $187.35 | $187.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.13 | $869.6434 | $869.64 | $869.65 | $869.70 | |