| 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 | $9.88 | 10.465% | $10.9139 | $10.91 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.37 | 5.635% | $21.5178 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.76 | 3.816% | $103.5668 | $103.57 | $103.55 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.48 | 7.269% | $246.1609 | $246.16 | $246.15 | $246.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.95 | 5.147% | $194.4694 | $194.47 | $194.45 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.42 | 3.181% | $69.5646 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.97 | 3.560% | $231.9433 | $231.94 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.83 | $878.1367 | $878.13 | $878.05 | $878.20 | |