| 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 | $8.41 | 11.359% | $9.3653 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.88 | 12.813% | $29.196 | $29.20 | $29.20 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.99 | 7.781% | $16.1564 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.41 | 6.455% | $165.4417 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.38 | 5.586% | $156.6685 | $156.67 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.59 | 4.850% | $22.6371 | $22.64 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.74 | 13.125% | $171.6559 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $526.40 | $571.1209 | $571.14 | $571.10 | $571.20 | |