| 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 | $8.44 | 11.689% | $9.4266 | $9.43 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.46 | 6.335% | $41.9598 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.73 | 9.467% | $197.8397 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.63 | 10.413% | $195.0225 | $195.02 | $195.00 | $195.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.43 | 13.744% | $148.3563 | $148.36 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.28 | 11.345% | $69.3457 | $69.35 | $69.35 | $69.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.77 | 9.535% | $187.0529 | $187.05 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $768.74 | $849.0035 | $849.01 | $849.00 | $849.00 | |