| 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 | $9.42 | 4.768% | $9.8691 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.36 | 10.645% | $26.9531 | $26.95 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.65 | 13.868% | $105.4987 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.54 | 11.186% | $106.2271 | $106.23 | $106.25 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.30 | 9.440% | $148.0723 | $148.07 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.60 | 10.319% | $217.9903 | $217.99 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.44 | 12.580% | $28.6404 | $28.64 | $28.65 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.31 | $643.2510 | $643.25 | $643.25 | $643.30 | |