| 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 | $8.50 | 9.118% | $9.275 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.71 | 5.759% | $61.0335 | $61.03 | $61.05 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.44 | 3.283% | $235.9397 | $235.94 | $235.95 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.58 | 13.800% | $95.114 | $95.11 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.54 | 6.115% | $29.2241 | $29.22 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.81 | 8.369% | $13.8821 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.42 | 8.327% | $54.6185 | $54.62 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.00 | $499.0869 | $499.08 | $499.10 | $499.00 | |