| 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 | $8.94 | 5.536% | $9.4349 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.73 | 11.830% | $70.151 | $70.15 | $70.15 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.62 | 11.324% | $55.239 | $55.24 | $55.25 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.57 | 12.690% | $51.3528 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.95 | 9.801% | $33.9834 | $33.98 | $34.00 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.26 | 4.358% | $139.0675 | $139.07 | $139.05 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.45 | 13.356% | $159.2085 | $159.21 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $471.52 | $518.4371 | $518.43 | $518.45 | $518.50 | |