| 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 | $8.91 | 6.440% | $9.4838 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.74 | 11.801% | $207.6592 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.98 | 13.495% | $187.2441 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.34 | 4.509% | $42.1589 | $42.16 | $42.15 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.84 | 7.741% | $158.2069 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $160.50 | 3.780% | $166.5669 | $166.57 | $166.55 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.73 | 13.773% | $59.9925 | $59.99 | $60.00 | $60.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $760.04 | $831.3123 | $831.31 | $831.30 | $831.40 | |