| 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 | $8.88 | 9.825% | $9.7525 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.76 | 5.698% | $250.2506 | $250.25 | $250.25 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.74 | 8.394% | $9.4736 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.90 | 8.511% | $118.1685 | $118.17 | $118.15 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $109.65 | 3.654% | $113.6566 | $113.66 | $113.65 | $113.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.39 | 12.181% | $7.1684 | $7.17 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.61 | 11.562% | $43.0741 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $517.93 | $551.5443 | $551.54 | $551.45 | $551.80 | |