| 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 | $9.51 | 9.446% | $10.4083 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.84 | 7.468% | $87.9518 | $87.95 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.95 | 7.604% | $235.599 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.94 | 3.750% | $175.2753 | $175.28 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.71 | 5.678% | $108.5419 | $108.54 | $108.55 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.43 | 8.485% | $77.4908 | $77.49 | $77.50 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.54 | 4.777% | $81.2441 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.92 | $776.5112 | $776.51 | $776.55 | $776.50 | |