| 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 | $8.39 | 9.320% | $9.1719 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.75 | 9.755% | $50.2129 | $50.21 | $50.20 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.67 | 5.700% | $29.2472 | $29.25 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.78 | 9.362% | $115.6831 | $115.68 | $115.70 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.53 | 6.870% | $259.1918 | $259.19 | $259.20 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.70 | 8.389% | $49.5338 | $49.53 | $49.55 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.26 | 3.240% | $80.7956 | $80.80 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.08 | $593.8363 | $593.83 | $593.85 | $593.80 | |