| 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 | $8.73 | 12.403% | $9.8128 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.43 | 7.704% | $67.2396 | $67.24 | $67.25 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.87 | 11.606% | $115.9252 | $115.93 | $115.95 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.42 | 11.399% | $36.1156 | $36.12 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.60 | 13.532% | $211.8507 | $211.85 | $211.85 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 7.721% | $11.0414 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.28 | 4.148% | $120.0618 | $120.06 | $120.05 | $120.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $519.58 | $572.0471 | $572.05 | $572.05 | $572.00 | |