| 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 | $8.69 | 8.258% | $9.4076 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.37 | 7.849% | $70.5009 | $70.50 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.61 | 5.533% | $99.8448 | $99.84 | $99.85 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.39 | 6.412% | $171.7383 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.91 | 10.785% | $43.1064 | $43.11 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.30 | 5.686% | $77.4678 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.65 | 10.429% | $203.9071 | $203.91 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.92 | $675.9729 | $675.98 | $675.95 | $675.90 | |