| 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 | $8.42 | 13.754% | $9.5781 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.33 | 13.417% | $17.3868 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.79 | 8.574% | $24.744 | $24.74 | $24.75 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.25 | 5.563% | $154.3859 | $154.39 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.87 | 8.292% | $44.2589 | $44.26 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.30 | 12.159% | $180.9125 | $180.91 | $180.90 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.90 | 3.836% | $132.8062 | $132.81 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.86 | $564.0724 | $564.08 | $564.10 | $564.10 | |