| 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 | $8.76 | 6.795% | $9.3552 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.50 | 6.534% | $74.0411 | $74.04 | $74.05 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.69 | 7.372% | $232.6644 | $232.66 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.46 | 3.186% | $214.0697 | $214.07 | $214.05 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.85 | 13.701% | $32.8027 | $32.80 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.29 | 10.455% | $121.8208 | $121.82 | $121.80 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.52 | 9.834% | $93.93 | $93.93 | $93.95 | $93.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.07 | $778.6839 | $778.68 | $778.65 | $778.70 | |