| 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 | $8.75 | 9.345% | $9.5677 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.52 | 10.430% | $54.6849 | $54.68 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.39 | 8.444% | $137.0624 | $137.06 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.80 | 12.836% | $192.7239 | $192.72 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.31 | 8.356% | $142.2823 | $142.28 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.36 | 10.216% | $189.9683 | $189.97 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.73 | 10.396% | $101.2663 | $101.27 | $101.25 | $101.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.86 | $827.5558 | $827.55 | $827.50 | $827.70 | |