| 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 | $8.50 | 8.610% | $9.2319 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.79 | 8.730% | $208.5333 | $208.53 | $208.55 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 12.295% | $48.0847 | $48.08 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.28 | 10.494% | $263.2851 | $263.29 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.70 | 8.323% | $12.6738 | $12.67 | $12.65 | $12.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.91 | 4.637% | $16.6477 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.50 | 13.733% | $174.5802 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $662.50 | $733.0367 | $733.03 | $733.10 | $733.00 | |