| 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 | $9.50 | 6.859% | $10.1516 | $10.15 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.36 | 7.588% | $29.4361 | $29.44 | $29.45 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.77 | 10.824% | $107.2444 | $107.24 | $107.25 | $107.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.97 | 9.633% | $164.4166 | $164.42 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.25 | 11.705% | $25.9714 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.98 | 11.161% | $68.8976 | $68.90 | $68.90 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.30 | 9.468% | $85.7134 | $85.71 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $447.13 | $491.8311 | $491.83 | $491.80 | $491.80 | |