| 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 | $9.55 | 7.555% | $10.2715 | $10.27 | $10.25 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.75 | 9.751% | $8.5057 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.95 | 7.317% | $123.3609 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.38 | 13.516% | $17.4588 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.62 | 3.852% | $71.2632 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.50 | 13.491% | $94.765 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.90 | 3.617% | $219.5644 | $219.56 | $219.55 | $219.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.65 | $545.1895 | $545.19 | $545.10 | $545.40 | |