| 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 | $8.38 | 8.436% | $9.0869 | $9.09 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 4.660% | $51.5974 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.72 | 10.849% | $266.8357 | $266.84 | $266.85 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.41 | 5.156% | $226.5165 | $226.52 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.98 | 3.574% | $44.5161 | $44.52 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.85 | 6.485% | $77.5743 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.27 | 12.228% | $279.7507 | $279.75 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $878.91 | $955.8776 | $955.89 | $955.85 | $955.90 | |