| 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 | $9.80 | 4.627% | $10.2534 | $10.25 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.61 | 5.610% | $161.1714 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.32 | 10.428% | $186.9767 | $186.98 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.84 | 8.173% | $216.1729 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.67 | 3.371% | $39.9736 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.83 | 9.786% | $149.1223 | $149.12 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.91 | 4.496% | $83.5028 | $83.50 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.98 | $847.1731 | $847.16 | $847.10 | $847.30 | |