| 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 | $8.83 | 3.588% | $9.1468 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.34 | 3.123% | $71.5055 | $71.51 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.47 | 11.467% | $231.2606 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.43 | 6.614% | $58.03 | $58.03 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.44 | 3.196% | $8.7097 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.71 | 8.591% | $128.9084 | $128.91 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.75 | 12.538% | $45.8592 | $45.86 | $45.85 | $45.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $507.97 | $553.4202 | $553.43 | $553.40 | $553.40 | |