| 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 | $9.42 | 4.774% | $9.8697 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.81 | 6.559% | $140.4554 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.79 | 11.523% | $173.7417 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.99 | 7.140% | $63.2019 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.62 | 9.444% | $158.2779 | $158.28 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.81 | 7.864% | $213.3658 | $213.37 | $213.35 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.95 | 12.738% | $55.1853 | $55.19 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.39 | $814.0977 | $814.11 | $814.10 | $814.20 | |