| 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 | $9.75 | 6.688% | $10.4021 | $10.40 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.28 | 12.550% | $31.8291 | $31.83 | $31.85 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $133.96 | 12.789% | $151.0921 | $151.09 | $151.10 | $151.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.92 | 10.328% | $98.1037 | $98.10 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.92 | 4.799% | $183.3144 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.70 | 8.576% | $99.5642 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.53 | 3.663% | $157.0805 | $157.08 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.06 | $731.3861 | $731.37 | $731.40 | $731.40 | |