| 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 | $9.25 | 5.804% | $9.7869 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.94 | 8.483% | $18.377 | $18.38 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.50 | 12.835% | $201.4105 | $201.41 | $201.40 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.26 | 10.705% | $31.2852 | $31.29 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.36 | 11.517% | $28.2807 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.99 | 3.209% | $165.1241 | $165.12 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.87 | 12.337% | $229.0214 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.17 | $683.2858 | $683.29 | $683.30 | $683.30 | |