| 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 | $8.78 | 9.795% | $9.64 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.63 | 11.633% | $48.7055 | $48.71 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.47 | 8.435% | $27.6184 | $27.62 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.44 | 12.371% | $16.2264 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.67 | 12.278% | $257.8689 | $257.87 | $257.85 | $257.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.76 | 12.651% | $191.2363 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.48 | 10.429% | $22.6159 | $22.62 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.23 | $573.9114 | $573.93 | $573.90 | $573.80 | |