| 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 | $8.98 | 5.449% | $9.4693 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.74 | 7.115% | $42.5675 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.60 | 13.588% | $91.5519 | $91.55 | $91.55 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.89 | 6.316% | $88.1253 | $88.13 | $88.15 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.96 | 5.411% | $86.3949 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.42 | 10.442% | $41.3274 | $41.33 | $41.35 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.81 | 5.585% | $261.6502 | $261.65 | $261.65 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $579.40 | $621.0865 | $621.09 | $621.10 | $621.20 | |