| 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 | $8.73 | 9.135% | $9.5275 | $9.53 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.37 | 9.820% | $65.2001 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.99 | 12.656% | $84.4807 | $84.48 | $84.50 | $84.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.87 | 6.852% | $109.9187 | $109.92 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.63 | 8.810% | $186.7506 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.50 | 11.364% | $43.9888 | $43.99 | $44.00 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.50 | 10.196% | $122.8685 | $122.87 | $122.85 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.59 | $622.7349 | $622.74 | $622.75 | $622.80 | |