| 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 | $8.53 | 11.788% | $9.5355 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.85 | 4.208% | $121.767 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.48 | 8.344% | $258.3788 | $258.38 | $258.40 | $258.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.94 | 7.806% | $250.0452 | $250.05 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.76 | 12.511% | $66.1115 | $66.11 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.29 | 5.552% | $35.1383 | $35.14 | $35.15 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.87 | 7.248% | $28.8175 | $28.82 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.72 | $769.7938 | $769.81 | $769.80 | $769.70 | |