| 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 | $9.25 | 6.531% | $9.8541 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.56 | 11.612% | $78.7534 | $78.75 | $78.75 | $78.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.70 | 6.703% | $119.1873 | $119.19 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.46 | 5.422% | $145.9673 | $145.97 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.83 | 4.560% | $262.2678 | $262.27 | $262.25 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.46 | 7.769% | $161.0715 | $161.07 | $161.05 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.82 | 12.413% | $9.9148 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.08 | $787.0162 | $787.01 | $786.95 | $787.20 | |