| 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 | 11.799% | $9.5029 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.75 | 12.674% | $167.6026 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.61 | 4.608% | $107.3383 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.37 | 8.849% | $188.7115 | $188.71 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.59 | 13.270% | $48.2417 | $48.24 | $48.25 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.63 | 13.264% | $60.7435 | $60.74 | $60.75 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.59 | 3.809% | $132.4499 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.04 | $714.5904 | $714.58 | $714.60 | $714.40 | |