| 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 | $8.37 | 9.608% | $9.1742 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.80 | 6.272% | $73.1151 | $73.12 | $73.10 | $73.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.37 | 12.423% | $28.5217 | $28.52 | $28.50 | $28.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.38 | 9.121% | $175.0083 | $175.01 | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.55 | 7.124% | $153.7765 | $153.78 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.51 | 7.167% | $49.8434 | $49.84 | $49.85 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.98 | 11.645% | $250.0625 | $250.06 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $676.96 | $739.5017 | $739.50 | $739.45 | $739.50 | |