| 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 | $8.92 | 9.169% | $9.7379 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.43 | 7.448% | $9.0579 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.26 | 4.563% | $29.5495 | $29.55 | $29.55 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.47 | 6.759% | $19.7184 | $19.72 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.41 | 11.761% | $223.9802 | $223.98 | $224.00 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.86 | 12.835% | $33.6925 | $33.69 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.89 | 12.355% | $213.3509 | $213.35 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.24 | $539.0873 | $539.09 | $539.10 | $539.10 | |