| 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 | 8.752% | $9.2439 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.91 | 13.383% | $19.1731 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.71 | 10.661% | $204.4019 | $204.40 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.91 | 10.767% | $38.6688 | $38.67 | $38.65 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.53 | 9.170% | $14.7707 | $14.77 | $14.75 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $120.44 | 9.490% | $131.8698 | $131.87 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.49 | 13.831% | $170.166 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.49 | $588.2942 | $588.29 | $588.20 | $588.40 | |