| 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 | $8.87 | 7.385% | $9.525 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.66 | 13.685% | $83.7404 | $83.74 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.73 | 8.582% | $255.9603 | $255.96 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.88 | 5.796% | $115.1907 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.73 | 4.780% | $258.5237 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.36 | 13.217% | $43.43 | $43.43 | $43.45 | $43.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.58 | 13.625% | $118.829 | $118.83 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.81 | $885.1991 | $885.20 | $885.25 | $885.10 | |