| 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 | $8.72 | 10.145% | $9.6046 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.37 | 5.238% | $39.3274 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.81 | 6.166% | $53.9429 | $53.94 | $53.95 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.26 | 7.801% | $40.1667 | $40.17 | $40.15 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.59 | 7.695% | $32.9439 | $32.94 | $32.95 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.79 | 4.567% | $145.1285 | $145.13 | $145.15 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.61 | 3.350% | $88.4779 | $88.48 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $389.15 | $409.5919 | $409.59 | $409.65 | $409.50 | |