| 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 | $9.52 | 3.777% | $9.8796 | $9.88 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.86 | 9.614% | $74.3841 | $74.38 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.50 | 6.867% | $226.0237 | $226.02 | $226.00 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.79 | 7.402% | $149.0632 | $149.06 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.81 | 7.363% | $78.171 | $78.17 | $78.15 | $78.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.52 | 6.318% | $36.701 | $36.70 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.69 | 5.513% | $8.1139 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.69 | $582.3365 | $582.32 | $582.30 | $582.40 | |