| 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 | $8.50 | 7.323% | $9.1225 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.64 | 4.490% | $80.0811 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.99 | 5.490% | $175.1029 | $175.10 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.72 | 7.686% | $81.5398 | $81.54 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.42 | 7.732% | $85.5608 | $85.56 | $85.55 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.39 | 9.740% | $248.4404 | $248.44 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.87 | 6.693% | $56.4086 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.53 | $736.2561 | $736.25 | $736.25 | $736.20 | |