| 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 | $8.73 | 9.370% | $9.548 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.54 | 8.280% | $5.9987 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.80 | 8.574% | $109.4426 | $109.44 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.78 | 12.524% | $276.5615 | $276.56 | $276.55 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.64 | 6.295% | $71.8979 | $71.90 | $71.90 | $71.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.38 | 5.800% | $235.278 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.28 | 9.532% | $165.7 | $165.70 | $165.70 | $165.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.15 | $874.4267 | $874.43 | $874.45 | $874.40 | |