| 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 | $8.37 | 13.468% | $9.4973 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.55 | 9.125% | $79.1702 | $79.17 | $79.15 | $79.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.62 | 5.647% | $59.8173 | $59.82 | $59.80 | $59.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.97 | 8.741% | $44.5512 | $44.55 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.51 | 13.429% | $203.6164 | $203.62 | $203.60 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.27 | 12.746% | $177.3156 | $177.32 | $177.30 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.73 | 12.335% | $173.8159 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.02 | $747.7839 | $747.80 | $747.70 | $747.80 | |