| 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 | $8.98 | 4.780% | $9.4092 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.86 | 4.727% | $13.4679 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.72 | 7.424% | $257.5168 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.96 | 11.691% | $99.3603 | $99.36 | $99.35 | $99.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.77 | 7.157% | $152.988 | $152.99 | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.67 | 12.807% | $197.04 | $197.04 | $197.05 | $197.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.54 | 8.284% | $146.7681 | $146.77 | $146.75 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.50 | $876.5503 | $876.56 | $876.50 | $876.60 | |