| 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 | 12.474% | $9.9539 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.76 | 6.177% | $97.428 | $97.43 | $97.45 | $97.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.53 | 10.201% | $146.0494 | $146.05 | $146.05 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.60 | 13.290% | $246.519 | $246.52 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.61 | 12.598% | $18.7025 | $18.70 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.83 | 7.777% | $76.3384 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.42 | 4.737% | $40.24 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.60 | $635.2312 | $635.23 | $635.25 | $635.10 | |