| 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 | $8.89 | 5.550% | $9.3834 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.65 | 5.156% | $163.6753 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.56 | 3.221% | $45.9953 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.55 | 10.146% | $238.5212 | $238.52 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.78 | 12.713% | $213.9067 | $213.91 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.91 | 9.361% | $217.53 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.34 | 6.697% | $160.4083 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.68 | $1,049.4202 | $1,049.43 | $1,049.45 | $1,049.40 | |