| 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 | $8.82 | 6.639% | $9.4056 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.60 | 5.196% | $13.2547 | $13.25 | $13.25 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.56 | 10.185% | $20.4503 | $20.45 | $20.45 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.42 | 7.160% | $178.3357 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.90 | 3.808% | $140.037 | $140.04 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.57 | 4.752% | $106.3966 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.30 | 8.241% | $184.3344 | $184.33 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.17 | $652.2143 | $652.22 | $652.25 | $652.20 | |