| 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 | $8.97 | 6.269% | $9.5323 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.64 | 9.496% | $209.8381 | $209.84 | $209.85 | $209.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.59 | 5.607% | $14.352 | $14.35 | $14.35 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.59 | 9.744% | $42.3502 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.29 | 4.794% | $29.6462 | $29.65 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.33 | 9.317% | $42.9944 | $42.99 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.79 | 7.192% | $251.6761 | $251.68 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $555.20 | $600.3893 | $600.39 | $600.45 | $600.40 | |