| 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 | $9.32 | 5.570% | $9.8391 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.55 | 7.655% | $94.252 | $94.25 | $94.25 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.94 | 10.278% | $149.9119 | $149.91 | $149.90 | $149.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $223.50 | 3.595% | $231.5348 | $231.53 | $231.55 | $231.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.65 | 11.245% | $10.7351 | $10.74 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.69 | 4.175% | $219.4863 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.28 | 4.649% | $67.2684 | $67.27 | $67.25 | $67.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $740.93 | $783.0276 | $783.03 | $783.05 | $783.00 | |