| 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 | $9.90 | 5.538% | $10.4483 | $10.45 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.46 | 5.718% | $22.6871 | $22.69 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.76 | 7.369% | $39.4688 | $39.47 | $39.45 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.54 | 5.765% | $80.9525 | $80.95 | $80.95 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.25 | 12.695% | $119.7384 | $119.74 | $119.75 | $119.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.41 | 13.294% | $261.0407 | $261.04 | $261.05 | $261.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.43 | 5.317% | $194.2361 | $194.24 | $194.25 | $194.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.75 | $728.5719 | $728.58 | $728.60 | $728.50 | |