| 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 | $8.42 | 11.430% | $9.3824 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.77 | 6.436% | $80.6466 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.76 | 7.238% | $220.6529 | $220.65 | $220.65 | $220.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 3.618% | $55.5289 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.76 | 12.261% | $202.923 | $202.92 | $202.90 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.32 | 3.640% | $23.1324 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.64 | 10.681% | $39.4467 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.26 | $631.7129 | $631.71 | $631.75 | $631.60 | |