| 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 | $8.56 | 9.285% | $9.3548 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.88 | 6.386% | $140.3019 | $140.30 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.57 | 7.340% | $96.1444 | $96.14 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $190.50 | 12.720% | $214.7316 | $214.73 | $214.75 | $214.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.32 | 11.702% | $61.7935 | $61.79 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.94 | 5.371% | $14.6887 | $14.69 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.92 | 7.178% | $41.7137 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.69 | $578.7286 | $578.71 | $578.75 | $578.70 | |