| 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 | $8.85 | 12.525% | $9.9585 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.43 | 7.466% | $96.1068 | $96.11 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.81 | 11.186% | $191.0287 | $191.03 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.81 | 13.142% | $12.2307 | $12.23 | $12.25 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.56 | 3.468% | $61.6255 | $61.63 | $61.65 | $61.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.54 | 5.736% | $170.8059 | $170.81 | $170.80 | $170.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.66 | 12.279% | $242.1409 | $242.14 | $242.15 | $242.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.66 | $783.8970 | $783.91 | $783.95 | $783.80 | |