| 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 | 11.382% | $9.3672 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.51 | 9.710% | $33.4725 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.29 | 8.860% | $155.9855 | $155.99 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.71 | 6.466% | $244.563 | $244.56 | $244.55 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.75 | 3.870% | $54.7914 | $54.79 | $54.80 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.98 | 13.136% | $75.7785 | $75.78 | $75.80 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.79 | 11.368% | $114.4752 | $114.48 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.44 | $688.4333 | $688.44 | $688.45 | $688.60 | |