| 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 | $9.39 | 4.653% | $9.8269 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.98 | 11.271% | $157.9826 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.30 | 7.736% | $117.7554 | $117.76 | $117.75 | $117.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.69 | 12.783% | $234.239 | $234.24 | $234.25 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.65 | 12.536% | $28.8655 | $28.87 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.41 | 6.311% | $87.6109 | $87.61 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.52 | 4.501% | $51.7489 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.94 | $688.0292 | $688.04 | $688.05 | $688.00 | |