| 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 | $8.96 | 10.535% | $9.9039 | $9.90 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.84 | 12.853% | $242.4534 | $242.45 | $242.45 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.49 | 5.320% | $39.4845 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.55 | 12.755% | $68.2732 | $68.27 | $68.25 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.44 | 4.203% | $217.2007 | $217.20 | $217.20 | $217.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.80 | 3.782% | $177.2597 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.58 | 7.192% | $24.204 | $24.20 | $24.20 | $24.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.66 | $778.7794 | $778.76 | $778.75 | $778.90 | |