| 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 | $8.91 | 9.635% | $9.7685 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.64 | 7.654% | $68.511 | $68.51 | $68.50 | $68.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.81 | 13.131% | $100.4716 | $100.47 | $100.45 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.53 | 9.152% | $35.5071 | $35.51 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.81 | 13.112% | $69.9145 | $69.91 | $69.90 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.77 | 10.650% | $194.4895 | $194.49 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.69 | 3.557% | $6.928 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $438.16 | $485.5902 | $485.59 | $485.55 | $485.60 | |