| 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 | $9.40 | 9.385% | $10.2822 | $10.28 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.76 | 10.426% | $53.8437 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.77 | 12.696% | $78.628 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.72 | 7.516% | $220.1068 | $220.11 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.68 | 4.644% | $193.2565 | $193.26 | $193.25 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.40 | 11.247% | $13.7946 | $13.79 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.30 | 12.783% | $181.919 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.03 | $751.8308 | $751.83 | $751.85 | $751.80 | |