| 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 | $8.56 | 9.113% | $9.3401 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.96 | 9.680% | $29.5697 | $29.57 | $29.55 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.55 | 11.727% | $43.0708 | $43.07 | $43.05 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.99 | 4.156% | $181.221 | $181.22 | $181.20 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $232.55 | 7.418% | $249.8006 | $249.80 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.99 | 12.802% | $47.3656 | $47.37 | $47.35 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.72 | 6.677% | $19.9699 | $19.97 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.32 | $580.3377 | $580.34 | $580.25 | $580.40 | |