| 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 | $8.99 | 10.408% | $9.9257 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.85 | 6.301% | $108.2676 | $108.27 | $108.25 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.50 | 8.341% | $65.5463 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.90 | 8.496% | $148.531 | $148.53 | $148.55 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.77 | 7.252% | $119.8756 | $119.88 | $119.90 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.88 | 5.250% | $31.4487 | $31.45 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.67 | 13.329% | $57.4238 | $57.42 | $57.40 | $57.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $500.56 | $541.0187 | $541.03 | $541.05 | $540.90 | |