| 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 | $8.50 | 9.750% | $9.3288 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.78 | 7.162% | $36.1993 | $36.20 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.71 | 10.809% | $77.245 | $77.25 | $77.25 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.44 | 6.565% | $148.5942 | $148.59 | $148.60 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.82 | 6.165% | $125.0836 | $125.08 | $125.10 | $125.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.87 | 10.389% | $123.4922 | $123.49 | $123.50 | $123.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.56 | 8.245% | $55.8111 | $55.81 | $55.80 | $55.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.68 | $575.7542 | $575.75 | $575.80 | $575.70 | |