| 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 | $9.61 | 5.833% | $10.1706 | $10.17 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.92 | 11.460% | $15.5152 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.58 | 13.194% | $156.8642 | $156.86 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.81 | 10.830% | $246.9403 | $246.94 | $246.95 | $246.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.43 | 13.157% | $8.4076 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.40 | 3.480% | $16.9707 | $16.97 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.58 | 8.793% | $235.6239 | $235.62 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.33 | $690.4925 | $690.49 | $690.40 | $690.50 | |