| 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 | $9.28 | 5.150% | $9.7579 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.89 | 7.715% | $73.1277 | $73.13 | $73.15 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.58 | 10.718% | $60.4299 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.60 | 5.394% | $179.8022 | $179.80 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.66 | 12.619% | $236.117 | $236.12 | $236.10 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.47 | 5.755% | $88.2737 | $88.27 | $88.25 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.54 | 4.515% | $197.0526 | $197.05 | $197.05 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.02 | $844.5610 | $844.56 | $844.55 | $844.60 | |