| 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 | $8.50 | 10.133% | $9.3613 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.89 | 7.641% | $59.0841 | $59.08 | $59.10 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $107.89 | 12.829% | $121.7312 | $121.73 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.73 | 9.162% | $53.1946 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.44 | 12.359% | $79.1457 | $79.15 | $79.15 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.68 | 3.485% | $151.7918 | $151.79 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.48 | 12.359% | $103.9096 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $529.61 | $578.2183 | $578.21 | $578.25 | $578.20 | |