| 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 | $8.55 | 9.529% | $9.3647 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.60 | 5.785% | $45.0644 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.67 | 10.762% | $193.468 | $193.47 | $193.45 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.28 | 9.612% | $111.015 | $111.02 | $111.00 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.63 | 13.628% | $257.5151 | $257.52 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.35 | 9.811% | $243.0666 | $243.07 | $243.05 | $243.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.61 | 13.715% | $24.5738 | $24.57 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.69 | $884.0676 | $884.07 | $883.95 | $884.20 | |