| 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 | $8.55 | 5.734% | $9.0403 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.52 | 13.747% | $81.3519 | $81.35 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $43.98 | 5.737% | $46.5031 | $46.50 | $46.50 | $46.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.88 | 13.231% | $186.6953 | $186.70 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.25 | 11.695% | $62.8284 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.93 | 6.471% | $52.0963 | $52.10 | $52.10 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.32 | 7.143% | $197.486 | $197.49 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.43 | $636.0013 | $636.01 | $636.05 | $636.00 | |