| 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 | $8.95 | 6.459% | $9.5281 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.34 | 13.555% | $178.6674 | $178.67 | $178.65 | $178.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.27 | 13.640% | $270.77 | $270.77 | $270.75 | $270.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.40 | 12.683% | $201.0265 | $201.03 | $201.05 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.57 | 11.755% | $162.6818 | $162.68 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.39 | 10.304% | $247.5111 | $247.51 | $247.50 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.30 | 4.425% | $210.2075 | $210.21 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,154.22 | $1,280.3924 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.40 | $1,280.40 | |