| 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 | $8.70 | 4.241% | $9.069 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.68 | 4.107% | $26.7347 | $26.73 | $26.75 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.54 | 8.155% | $249.3405 | $249.34 | $249.35 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.84 | 3.595% | $44.3801 | $44.38 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.98 | 13.392% | $72.5482 | $72.55 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.64 | 3.285% | $115.3074 | $115.31 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.81 | 11.524% | $84.5463 | $84.55 | $84.55 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.19 | $601.9262 | $601.93 | $601.95 | $601.80 | |