| 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 | $8.27 | 13.444% | $9.3818 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.53 | 13.401% | $16.4772 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.97 | 10.858% | $138.5392 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.92 | 4.139% | $193.6152 | $193.62 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.36 | 7.795% | $37.0384 | $37.04 | $37.05 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.60 | 7.533% | $126.4588 | $126.46 | $126.45 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $41.86 | 6.274% | $44.4863 | $44.49 | $44.50 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $527.51 | $565.9969 | $566.01 | $566.05 | $566.00 | |