| 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 | $9.45 | 4.390% | $9.8649 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.73 | 3.420% | $9.0286 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.72 | 7.260% | $165.9527 | $165.95 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.28 | 13.242% | $5.9792 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.97 | 9.282% | $9.8026 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.48 | 9.658% | $212.1663 | $212.17 | $212.15 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.68 | 4.395% | $218.8954 | $218.90 | $218.90 | $218.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.31 | $631.6897 | $631.69 | $631.70 | $631.80 | |