| 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 | 10.407% | $9.8704 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 9.579% | $77.034 | $77.03 | $77.05 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.78 | 9.787% | $46.9669 | $46.97 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.76 | 3.139% | $22.443 | $22.44 | $22.45 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.38 | 4.713% | $157.4674 | $157.47 | $157.45 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.43 | 6.494% | $54.7699 | $54.77 | $54.75 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.49 | 5.540% | $215.8187 | $215.82 | $215.80 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.08 | $584.3703 | $584.37 | $584.30 | $584.40 | |