| 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 | $8.56 | 10.561% | $9.464 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.63 | 11.647% | $175.9892 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.53 | 11.214% | $53.9722 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.44 | 7.530% | $47.7863 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.62 | 13.671% | $273.5152 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.81 | 5.806% | $163.7983 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.36 | 5.452% | $250.3009 | $250.30 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $891.95 | $974.8261 | $974.83 | $974.80 | $974.90 | |