| 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 | $8.55 | 10.155% | $9.4183 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.25 | 12.695% | $34.0902 | $34.09 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.52 | 4.612% | $18.328 | $18.33 | $18.35 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.62 | 11.813% | $6.2839 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.79 | 3.188% | $217.51 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.63 | 6.396% | $181.5435 | $181.54 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.29 | 6.143% | $34.2736 | $34.27 | $34.25 | $34.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $475.65 | $501.4475 | $501.44 | $501.45 | $501.40 | |