| 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 | $40.89 | 6.375% | $43.4967 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.80 | 9.487% | $123.5013 | $123.50 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.43 | 3.533% | $62.565 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.59 | 6.203% | $10.1849 | $10.18 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.48 | 10.671% | $232.9403 | $232.94 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.89 | 4.452% | $238.0357 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.67 | 13.515% | $258.4396 | $258.44 | $258.45 | $258.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.75 | $969.1635 | $969.17 | $969.20 | $969.10 | |