| 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 | $8.96 | 8.456% | $9.7177 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.39 | 5.596% | $83.8327 | $83.83 | $83.85 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.71 | 3.735% | $203.0198 | $203.02 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.53 | 12.571% | $7.3509 | $7.35 | $7.35 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.86 | 5.136% | $132.3242 | $132.32 | $132.30 | $132.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.70 | 12.163% | $121.9212 | $121.92 | $121.90 | $121.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.86 | 10.333% | $17.4988 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.01 | $575.6653 | $575.66 | $575.60 | $575.60 | |