| 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 | $8.71 | 7.630% | $9.3746 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.95 | 9.746% | $84.4495 | $84.45 | $84.45 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.27 | 6.585% | $81.2924 | $81.29 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.84 | 3.800% | $142.0399 | $142.04 | $142.05 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.41 | 4.489% | $90.2889 | $90.29 | $90.30 | $90.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.58 | 11.429% | $147.7326 | $147.73 | $147.75 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.62 | 4.648% | $6.9277 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.38 | $562.1056 | $562.10 | $562.15 | $562.00 | |