| 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 | $8.62 | 6.312% | $9.1641 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.43 | 12.162% | $109.2794 | $109.28 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.62 | 11.521% | $104.406 | $104.41 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.49 | 11.695% | $258.5628 | $258.56 | $258.55 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.52 | 7.766% | $19.9583 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.44 | 6.117% | $237.1078 | $237.11 | $237.10 | $237.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.35 | 11.345% | $40.4739 | $40.47 | $40.45 | $40.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.47 | $778.9523 | $778.95 | $778.90 | $779.10 | |