| 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 | $8.91 | 9.872% | $9.7896 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.92 | 4.198% | $42.6378 | $42.64 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.34 | 6.236% | $121.4702 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 3.678% | $29.372 | $29.37 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.48 | 11.718% | $66.4499 | $66.45 | $66.45 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.58 | 8.360% | $87.3165 | $87.32 | $87.30 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.95 | 8.258% | $38.9188 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $368.51 | $395.9548 | $395.96 | $395.90 | $395.90 | |