| 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 | $8.77 | 9.267% | $9.5827 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.42 | 6.753% | $41.0145 | $41.01 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.60 | 8.648% | $23.468 | $23.47 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.38 | 9.208% | $83.4131 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.89 | 5.705% | $200.7232 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.83 | 5.749% | $55.8672 | $55.87 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.77 | 3.625% | $181.1054 | $181.11 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.66 | $595.1741 | $595.17 | $595.10 | $595.20 | |