| 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 | $9.26 | 5.320% | $9.7526 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.37 | 9.258% | $171.9393 | $171.94 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.61 | 11.705% | $133.6104 | $133.61 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.64 | 3.631% | $37.9704 | $37.97 | $37.95 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.64 | 3.760% | $23.4913 | $23.49 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.35 | 12.374% | $208.2852 | $208.29 | $208.30 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.35 | 11.874% | $271.1266 | $271.13 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.22 | $856.1758 | $856.18 | $856.20 | $856.20 | |