| 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 | $8.97 | 7.286% | $9.6236 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.88 | 8.105% | $34.4639 | $34.46 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.61 | 11.491% | $49.7361 | $49.74 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.94 | 13.263% | $242.3149 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.47 | 13.708% | $83.5413 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.32 | 5.185% | $145.4919 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.32 | 6.380% | $112.0394 | $112.04 | $112.05 | $112.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.51 | $677.2111 | $677.20 | $677.20 | $677.10 | |