| 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 | $8.70 | 7.576% | $9.3591 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.29 | 9.487% | $79.1482 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.63 | 6.730% | $57.2393 | $57.24 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.98 | 5.342% | $253.8532 | $253.85 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.52 | 11.290% | $112.9816 | $112.98 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.78 | 13.289% | $62.0597 | $62.06 | $62.05 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.25 | 3.501% | $145.1602 | $145.16 | $145.15 | $145.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.15 | $719.8013 | $719.80 | $719.80 | $719.90 | |