| 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 | $9.55 | 5.129% | $10.0398 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.30 | 11.369% | $20.3805 | $20.38 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.78 | 8.133% | $256.0373 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.64 | 4.465% | $72.7494 | $72.75 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.71 | 4.378% | $253.3358 | $253.34 | $253.35 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.78 | 9.669% | $125.8781 | $125.88 | $125.90 | $125.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.83 | 6.625% | $162.955 | $162.96 | $162.95 | $163.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.59 | $901.3759 | $901.39 | $901.45 | $901.30 | |