| 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 | $8.52 | 12.477% | $9.583 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.60 | 12.328% | $113.002 | $113.00 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.60 | 10.577% | $19.4616 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.40 | 5.755% | $18.4014 | $18.40 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.57 | 5.390% | $190.3027 | $190.30 | $190.30 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.64 | 6.531% | $48.6207 | $48.62 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.38 | 12.717% | $256.2959 | $256.30 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.71 | $655.6673 | $655.66 | $655.65 | $655.70 | |