| 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 | 8.857% | $9.7427 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.90 | 6.435% | $93.5564 | $93.56 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.33 | 10.764% | $38.0253 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.93 | 11.317% | $12.1669 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.97 | 12.368% | $243.8048 | $243.80 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.45 | 13.108% | $112.4859 | $112.49 | $112.50 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.34 | 12.735% | $91.6986 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.87 | $601.4806 | $601.49 | $601.50 | $601.50 | |