| 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 | $8.29 | 13.715% | $9.427 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.88 | 3.775% | $125.4432 | $125.44 | $125.45 | $125.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.41 | 13.765% | $50.523 | $50.52 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.50 | 8.745% | $226.7333 | $226.73 | $226.75 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.67 | 5.847% | $182.766 | $182.77 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.54 | 8.154% | $53.5795 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.56 | 4.651% | $42.4464 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.85 | $690.9184 | $690.92 | $690.95 | $690.80 | |