| 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 | $8.65 | 10.416% | $9.551 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.48 | 12.377% | $24.1386 | $24.14 | $24.15 | $24.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $23.47 | 13.118% | $26.5488 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.32 | 11.758% | $278.635 | $278.64 | $278.65 | $278.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.51 | 10.308% | $84.3967 | $84.40 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.89 | 12.226% | $149.1371 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.63 | 3.545% | $230.5222 | $230.52 | $230.50 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $734.95 | $802.9294 | $802.94 | $802.95 | $802.80 | |