| 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 | $8.78 | 3.480% | $9.0855 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.87 | 9.315% | $43.5839 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.84 | 6.334% | $59.3769 | $59.38 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.41 | 7.138% | $187.9308 | $187.93 | $187.95 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.87 | 4.680% | $7.1915 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.70 | 12.690% | $24.4537 | $24.45 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.46 | 5.233% | $241.4676 | $241.47 | $241.45 | $241.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.93 | $573.0899 | $573.09 | $573.15 | $573.20 | |