| 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 | $8.42 | 13.232% | $9.5341 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.97 | 7.845% | $178.9903 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.51 | 9.738% | $120.1741 | $120.17 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.26 | 3.333% | $28.1686 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.61 | 5.615% | $116.8208 | $116.82 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.56 | 8.476% | $234.9156 | $234.92 | $234.90 | $234.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.58 | 8.541% | $166.6973 | $166.70 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $791.91 | $855.3008 | $855.30 | $855.25 | $855.30 | |