| 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 | $9.25 | 7.344% | $9.9293 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.74 | 8.285% | $35.4525 | $35.45 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.45 | 13.258% | $33.3545 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.32 | 9.760% | $70.5976 | $70.60 | $70.60 | $70.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.97 | 5.662% | $142.612 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.37 | 5.546% | $16.2224 | $16.22 | $16.20 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.89 | 13.671% | $279.5056 | $279.51 | $279.50 | $279.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.99 | $587.6739 | $587.67 | $587.65 | $587.70 | |