| 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 | $9.40 | 5.588% | $9.9253 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.92 | 5.573% | $176.2225 | $176.22 | $176.20 | $176.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.82 | 7.569% | $29.9257 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.32 | 8.761% | $81.9188 | $81.92 | $81.90 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.96 | 5.259% | $110.4798 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.49 | 3.609% | $128.9828 | $128.98 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.73 | 4.732% | $51.0359 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.64 | $588.4908 | $588.50 | $588.55 | $588.40 | |