| 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 | $9.46 | 4.350% | $9.8715 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.38 | 3.765% | $195.4725 | $195.47 | $195.45 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.68 | 3.234% | $29.6075 | $29.61 | $29.60 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.55 | 12.238% | $168.9743 | $168.97 | $168.95 | $169.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.61 | 9.160% | $154.5815 | $154.58 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.38 | 3.302% | $30.3501 | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.71 | 5.622% | $18.7057 | $18.71 | $18.70 | $18.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $565.77 | $607.5631 | $607.56 | $607.50 | $607.70 | |