| 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 | $8.69 | 12.427% | $9.7699 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.26 | 10.427% | $84.2116 | $84.21 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.94 | 13.639% | $145.3897 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.67 | 4.456% | $112.4678 | $112.47 | $112.45 | $112.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.43 | 5.201% | $41.4808 | $41.48 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.57 | 5.710% | $49.2291 | $49.23 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.27 | 10.290% | $186.6879 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.83 | $629.2368 | $629.24 | $629.25 | $629.30 | |