| 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 | $9.42 | 5.500% | $9.9381 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.94 | 11.427% | $257.3295 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.35 | 6.815% | $265.2751 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.74 | 11.771% | $189.7201 | $189.72 | $189.70 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.74 | 6.385% | $56.1074 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.82 | 5.675% | $7.207 | $7.21 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.88 | 3.547% | $183.1539 | $183.15 | $183.15 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.89 | $968.7311 | $968.74 | $968.75 | $968.70 | |