| 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 | $8.87 | 5.450% | $9.3534 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.80 | 9.547% | $47.9816 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.75 | 8.222% | $265.9556 | $265.96 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.94 | 6.373% | $214.8096 | $214.81 | $214.80 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.94 | 10.733% | $156.0671 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.46 | 13.188% | $269.9081 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.68 | 4.425% | $66.4978 | $66.50 | $66.50 | $66.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.44 | $1,030.5732 | $1,030.58 | $1,030.55 | $1,030.70 | |