| 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 | $8.81 | 9.775% | $9.6712 | $9.67 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.83 | 10.409% | $38.4555 | $38.46 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.51 | 4.183% | $135.9692 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.36 | 8.815% | $150.5564 | $150.56 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.86 | 4.114% | $15.4713 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $215.81 | 10.529% | $238.5326 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.37 | 12.504% | $143.2963 | $143.30 | $143.30 | $143.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.55 | $731.9525 | $731.96 | $731.90 | $732.10 | |