| 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 | $8.85 | 3.256% | $9.1382 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.82 | 5.433% | $60.9614 | $60.96 | $60.95 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.67 | 13.491% | $40.4822 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.41 | 11.172% | $131.6388 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.34 | 9.600% | $9.1406 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.68 | 7.799% | $229.2669 | $229.27 | $229.25 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.83 | 8.599% | $74.7487 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.60 | $555.3768 | $555.38 | $555.40 | $555.30 | |