| 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 | $8.78 | 5.556% | $9.2678 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.48 | 10.450% | $81.1587 | $81.16 | $81.15 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.72 | 9.605% | $183.8295 | $183.83 | $183.85 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.63 | 7.796% | $28.7061 | $28.71 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.66 | 7.190% | $46.7992 | $46.80 | $46.80 | $46.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.62 | 10.403% | $145.3124 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.97 | 11.163% | $9.9713 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $460.86 | $505.0450 | $505.05 | $505.00 | $505.10 | |