| 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 | $8.88 | 6.426% | $9.4506 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.30 | 11.436% | $71.6533 | $71.65 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.79 | 9.724% | $35.9785 | $35.98 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.94 | 6.500% | $262.9911 | $262.99 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.37 | 6.115% | $154.2594 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.86 | 12.620% | $97.8217 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.47 | 10.404% | $110.9229 | $110.92 | $110.90 | $110.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.61 | $743.0775 | $743.07 | $743.05 | $743.20 | |