| 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 | 6.862% | $9.5321 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.51 | 13.726% | $80.1882 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.45 | 12.126% | $166.451 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.52 | 4.360% | $58.9843 | $58.98 | $59.00 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.95 | 4.151% | $222.8311 | $222.83 | $222.85 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.75 | 3.859% | $135.7956 | $135.80 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.76 | 5.617% | $127.5431 | $127.54 | $127.55 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.86 | $801.3254 | $801.32 | $801.40 | $801.30 | |