| 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 | $8.47 | 9.354% | $9.2623 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.89 | 8.757% | $19.4566 | $19.46 | $19.45 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 6.285% | $258.1556 | $258.16 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.74 | 3.451% | $91.8024 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.68 | 7.776% | $72.9428 | $72.94 | $72.95 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.33 | 9.458% | $41.9553 | $41.96 | $41.95 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.52 | 11.327% | $222.1196 | $222.12 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $663.52 | $715.6946 | $715.70 | $715.65 | $715.80 | |