| 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 | $8.60 | 9.605% | $9.426 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.75 | 9.505% | $201.2154 | $201.22 | $201.20 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.60 | 13.104% | $43.6581 | $43.66 | $43.65 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.74 | 11.453% | $30.9171 | $30.92 | $30.90 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.88 | 10.760% | $96.2283 | $96.23 | $96.25 | $96.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.29 | 5.683% | $168.3425 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.59 | 4.800% | $7.9543 | $7.95 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.45 | $557.7417 | $557.75 | $557.75 | $557.70 | |