| 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 | $9.94 | 6.733% | $10.6093 | $10.61 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.33 | 7.691% | $18.6629 | $18.66 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.76 | 4.191% | $90.3961 | $90.40 | $90.40 | $90.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.53 | 4.212% | $159.9967 | $160.00 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.41 | 6.717% | $8.9749 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.65 | 10.526% | $133.3496 | $133.35 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.65 | 5.201% | $173.2134 | $173.21 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $561.27 | $595.2029 | $595.20 | $595.15 | $595.20 | |