| 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 | $8.65 | 8.713% | $9.4037 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.91 | 8.783% | $19.483 | $19.48 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.65 | 12.569% | $204.4816 | $204.48 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.34 | 7.838% | $194.475 | $194.48 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.30 | 7.156% | $26.0389 | $26.04 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.79 | 10.600% | $270.7377 | $270.74 | $270.75 | $270.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.82 | 13.449% | $179.0452 | $179.05 | $179.05 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.46 | $903.6651 | $903.67 | $903.75 | $903.60 | |