| 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 | $9.34 | 5.294% | $9.8345 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.91 | 3.629% | $81.7736 | $81.77 | $81.75 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.96 | 10.159% | $189.4294 | $189.43 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.28 | 7.435% | $98.0667 | $98.07 | $98.05 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.92 | 8.508% | $20.5297 | $20.53 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.43 | 5.624% | $131.4279 | $131.43 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.68 | 8.743% | $49.6738 | $49.67 | $49.65 | $49.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.52 | $580.7356 | $580.73 | $580.75 | $580.70 | |