| 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 | $9.47 | 5.146% | $9.9573 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.94 | 7.498% | $133.233 | $133.23 | $133.25 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.37 | 12.841% | $38.7835 | $38.78 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.78 | 5.385% | $76.6992 | $76.70 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.63 | 13.829% | $96.3335 | $96.33 | $96.35 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.43 | 4.384% | $173.7263 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.84 | 12.716% | $102.3912 | $102.39 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.46 | $631.1240 | $631.12 | $631.20 | $631.10 | |