| 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 | $8.75 | 12.804% | $9.8704 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.70 | 8.477% | $74.5237 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.80 | 6.652% | $247.2193 | $247.22 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.92 | 11.530% | $239.7003 | $239.70 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.43 | 7.480% | $77.8478 | $77.85 | $77.85 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.79 | 8.617% | $77.9761 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $113.75 | 13.394% | $128.9857 | $128.99 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.14 | $856.1233 | $856.13 | $856.10 | $856.10 | |