| 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 | $9.50 | 3.518% | $9.8342 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.39 | 4.790% | $250.8568 | $250.86 | $250.85 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.75 | 3.757% | $179.2402 | $179.24 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $219.42 | 12.267% | $246.3363 | $246.34 | $246.35 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.72 | 4.305% | $40.3869 | $40.39 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.66 | 10.203% | $54.7268 | $54.73 | $54.75 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.92 | 6.426% | $85.0557 | $85.06 | $85.05 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.36 | $866.4369 | $866.45 | $866.50 | $866.40 | |