| 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 | $8.46 | 12.872% | $9.549 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.78 | 6.464% | $41.2867 | $41.29 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.37 | 12.746% | $22.9664 | $22.97 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.25 | 7.503% | $188.399 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.41 | 7.227% | $238.4836 | $238.48 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.48 | 9.564% | $59.6905 | $59.69 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.35 | 8.143% | $67.4272 | $67.43 | $67.45 | $67.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.10 | $627.8024 | $627.81 | $627.85 | $627.80 | |