| 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 | $8.75 | 5.570% | $9.2374 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.40 | 6.469% | $161.1941 | $161.19 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.88 | 13.527% | $55.492 | $55.49 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.66 | 11.132% | $253.0031 | $253.00 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.48 | 13.873% | $105.3098 | $105.31 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.90 | 11.590% | $70.1901 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.44 | 13.523% | $112.8873 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.51 | $767.3138 | $767.31 | $767.35 | $767.30 | |