| 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 | $8.79 | 13.630% | $9.9881 | $9.99 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.68 | 10.625% | $79.296 | $79.30 | $79.30 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.66 | 6.524% | $15.6164 | $15.62 | $15.60 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.99 | 3.669% | $133.7226 | $133.72 | $133.70 | $133.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.91 | 12.125% | $240.9678 | $240.97 | $240.95 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.30 | 6.249% | $21.5685 | $21.57 | $21.55 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.37 | 6.146% | $175.5336 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.70 | $676.6930 | $676.70 | $676.65 | $676.70 | |