| 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 | 11.573% | $9.5395 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.48 | 8.698% | $77.6973 | $77.70 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $191.61 | 13.600% | $217.669 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.54 | 7.468% | $5.9537 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.73 | 10.331% | $161.8887 | $161.89 | $161.90 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.26 | 12.213% | $106.8941 | $106.89 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.74 | 11.135% | $27.4948 | $27.49 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.91 | $607.1371 | $607.13 | $607.15 | $607.20 | |