| 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 | $8.85 | 9.197% | $9.6639 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.28 | 4.718% | $52.6522 | $52.65 | $52.65 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.60 | 6.757% | $177.8572 | $177.86 | $177.85 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.28 | 8.795% | $93.8683 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.41 | 13.804% | $44.8502 | $44.85 | $44.85 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.96 | 12.559% | $69.7416 | $69.74 | $69.75 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.47 | 10.612% | $91.2217 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $495.85 | $539.8551 | $539.85 | $539.80 | $540.00 | |