| 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 | $8.70 | 9.748% | $9.5481 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.34 | 13.580% | $33.3244 | $33.32 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.38 | 5.588% | $218.9684 | $218.97 | $218.95 | $219.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.95 | 9.143% | $132.0085 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.36 | 9.219% | $273.4407 | $273.44 | $273.45 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.32 | 8.820% | $40.6116 | $40.61 | $40.60 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.49 | 6.369% | $220.705 | $220.71 | $220.70 | $220.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $861.54 | $928.6067 | $928.61 | $928.55 | $928.50 | |