| 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 | $8.95 | 8.586% | $9.7184 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.52 | 5.482% | $38.522 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.40 | 11.766% | $56.3301 | $56.33 | $56.35 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.63 | 11.613% | $145.8001 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.91 | 8.647% | $162.8727 | $162.87 | $162.85 | $162.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.51 | 8.473% | $234.8549 | $234.85 | $234.85 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.36 | 12.354% | $170.059 | $170.06 | $170.05 | $170.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.28 | $818.1572 | $818.15 | $818.10 | $818.20 | |