| 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 | $8.70 | 8.793% | $9.465 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.76 | 3.505% | $78.4154 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.93 | 5.520% | $119.1637 | $119.16 | $119.15 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.71 | 5.800% | $183.7852 | $183.79 | $183.80 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.59 | 8.816% | $183.4529 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.83 | 12.383% | $256.0422 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.73 | 10.281% | $38.3006 | $38.30 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.25 | $868.6250 | $868.63 | $868.60 | $868.70 | |