| 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 | $8.92 | 11.147% | $9.9143 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.78 | 5.806% | $27.2768 | $27.28 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.79 | 7.221% | $144.5232 | $144.52 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.46 | 4.545% | $148.9348 | $148.93 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.26 | 8.539% | $44.7832 | $44.78 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.61 | 11.321% | $59.6792 | $59.68 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.91 | 8.663% | $244.394 | $244.39 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $631.73 | $679.5055 | $679.49 | $679.55 | $679.50 | |