| 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 | $8.72 | 7.228% | $9.3503 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.25 | 3.861% | $81.2712 | $81.27 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.37 | 8.552% | $214.2491 | $214.25 | $214.25 | $214.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.64 | 6.435% | $101.7944 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.99 | 6.684% | $199.4884 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.78 | 4.481% | $62.4587 | $62.46 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.57 | 7.538% | $99.5479 | $99.55 | $99.55 | $99.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.32 | $768.1600 | $768.16 | $768.15 | $768.20 | |