| 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 | 3.834% | $9.2308 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.42 | 13.708% | $43.6866 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.47 | 7.802% | $16.677 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.87 | 5.793% | $160.6678 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.89 | 12.794% | $204.0331 | $204.03 | $204.05 | $204.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.47 | 4.477% | $89.2965 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.39 | 6.132% | $13.1498 | $13.15 | $13.15 | $13.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $493.40 | $536.7416 | $536.75 | $536.80 | $536.70 | |