| 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 | $8.66 | 10.318% | $9.5535 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.70 | 12.751% | $31.232 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.40 | 7.727% | $159.8669 | $159.87 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.33 | 6.768% | $21.7059 | $21.71 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.78 | 10.374% | $11.8983 | $11.90 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.91 | 7.782% | $9.6034 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.31 | 9.194% | $45.108 | $45.11 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $266.09 | $288.9680 | $288.97 | $288.95 | $289.00 | |