| 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 | $8.96 | 5.848% | $9.484 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.26 | 6.177% | $52.3028 | $52.30 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.61 | 11.400% | $269.1535 | $269.15 | $269.15 | $269.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.34 | 13.699% | $48.1402 | $48.14 | $48.15 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.98 | 13.515% | $10.1936 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.96 | 10.766% | $158.3511 | $158.35 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.64 | 9.291% | $210.5382 | $210.54 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.75 | $758.1634 | $758.15 | $758.20 | $758.20 | |