| 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 | $8.73 | 9.618% | $9.5697 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.26 | 7.161% | $150.304 | $150.30 | $150.30 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.80 | 11.418% | $228.1841 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 12.624% | $84.2428 | $84.24 | $84.25 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.82 | 5.438% | $206.4687 | $206.47 | $206.45 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.70 | 9.598% | $36.9345 | $36.93 | $36.95 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.38 | 10.795% | $24.7959 | $24.80 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.49 | $740.4997 | $740.49 | $740.50 | $740.50 | |