| 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 | $8.81 | 6.438% | $9.3772 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.25 | 9.603% | $22.1946 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.87 | 5.561% | $197.2618 | $197.26 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.78 | 11.358% | $202.4266 | $202.43 | $202.45 | $202.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.39 | 10.207% | $86.3913 | $86.39 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.87 | 5.152% | $214.3734 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.44 | 5.284% | $5.7274 | $5.73 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.41 | $737.7523 | $737.75 | $737.80 | $737.80 | |