| 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 | $9.31 | 3.355% | $9.6224 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 3.234% | $178.0477 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.50 | 5.857% | $162.4905 | $162.49 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.79 | 4.454% | $254.6484 | $254.65 | $254.65 | $254.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.81 | 11.570% | $46.6474 | $46.65 | $46.65 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.71 | 8.543% | $96.2885 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.39 | 4.451% | $125.7486 | $125.75 | $125.75 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.98 | $873.4935 | $873.50 | $873.50 | $873.30 | |