| 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 | $239.87 | 9.525% | $262.7176 | $262.72 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.41 | 10.197% | $87.5074 | $87.51 | $87.50 | $87.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.83 | 10.479% | $9.7553 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.79 | 10.237% | $44.9657 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.99 | 7.794% | $74.3671 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.50 | 7.862% | $49.0772 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.33 | 7.472% | $6.803 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.72 | $535.1933 | $535.21 | $535.15 | $535.30 | |