| 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 | $9.53 | 9.308% | $10.4171 | $10.42 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.70 | 7.699% | $79.3742 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $146.47 | 8.669% | $159.1675 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.57 | 9.203% | $47.5797 | $47.58 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.73 | 9.390% | $54.3996 | $54.40 | $54.40 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.29 | 7.201% | $117.16 | $117.16 | $117.15 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.89 | 9.562% | $256.2546 | $256.25 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.18 | $724.3527 | $724.35 | $724.30 | $724.50 | |