| 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 | $8.79 | 9.193% | $9.5981 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.39 | 10.789% | $79.0923 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.86 | 11.345% | $275.9797 | $275.98 | $276.00 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.66 | 7.191% | $250.4625 | $250.46 | $250.45 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.58 | 12.449% | $17.5196 | $17.52 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.29 | 4.689% | $44.273 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.75 | 3.374% | $141.3639 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $756.32 | $818.2891 | $818.28 | $818.25 | $818.40 | |