| 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 | $8.60 | 13.381% | $9.7508 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $64.77 | 11.390% | $72.1473 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.91 | 10.810% | $179.4125 | $179.41 | $179.40 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.25 | 8.242% | $73.8752 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.74 | 7.191% | $253.764 | $253.76 | $253.75 | $253.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.27 | 7.212% | $49.607 | $49.61 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.90 | 4.395% | $20.7746 | $20.77 | $20.75 | $20.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $606.44 | $659.3314 | $659.33 | $659.30 | $659.40 | |