| 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 | $8.78 | 9.803% | $9.6407 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.87 | 6.827% | $211.3786 | $211.38 | $211.40 | $211.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.92 | 11.737% | $207.7414 | $207.74 | $207.75 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.84 | 3.475% | $40.1897 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.82 | 11.726% | $21.0268 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.42 | 9.416% | $12.4953 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.46 | 8.400% | $95.8906 | $95.89 | $95.90 | $95.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.11 | $598.3631 | $598.37 | $598.45 | $598.30 | |