| 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 | $9.99 | 3.839% | $10.3735 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.25 | 10.530% | $38.9618 | $38.96 | $38.95 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.43 | 8.705% | $13.512 | $13.51 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.26 | 12.676% | $92.6873 | $92.69 | $92.70 | $92.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.64 | 7.606% | $237.4219 | $237.42 | $237.40 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.32 | 12.146% | $267.2663 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.92 | 12.336% | $211.1018 | $211.10 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.81 | $871.3246 | $871.32 | $871.25 | $871.40 | |