| 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 | $8.89 | 5.833% | $9.4086 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.51 | 6.210% | $16.4732 | $16.47 | $16.45 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.63 | 13.377% | $160.5758 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.43 | 4.713% | $103.069 | $103.07 | $103.05 | $103.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.79 | 7.526% | $169.6653 | $169.67 | $169.65 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.80 | 11.116% | $272.012 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.55 | 4.196% | $127.6922 | $127.69 | $127.70 | $127.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.60 | $858.8961 | $858.90 | $858.85 | $859.00 | |