| 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 | $9.25 | 3.182% | $9.5443 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.69 | 8.794% | $41.0045 | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.35 | 5.277% | $109.8565 | $109.86 | $109.85 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.82 | 13.395% | $161.9507 | $161.95 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.36 | 4.444% | $162.2642 | $162.26 | $162.25 | $162.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.36 | 12.495% | $7.1547 | $7.15 | $7.15 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.61 | 12.737% | $278.0207 | $278.02 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.44 | $769.7956 | $769.78 | $769.75 | $769.90 | |