| 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 | $235.95 | 9.800% | $259.0731 | $259.07 | $259.05 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.77 | 10.754% | $55.1223 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.27 | 10.171% | $13.518 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.98 | 13.359% | $35.1186 | $35.12 | $35.10 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.78 | 13.651% | $227.052 | $227.05 | $227.05 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.58 | 7.436% | $178.9669 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $89.48 | 10.428% | $98.811 | $98.81 | $98.80 | $98.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.81 | $867.6619 | $867.66 | $867.55 | $867.70 | |