| 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 | $8.79 | 9.487% | $9.6239 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.65 | 6.486% | $141.2537 | $141.25 | $141.25 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.49 | 9.779% | $172.8909 | $172.89 | $172.90 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.60 | 6.625% | $55.0185 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.52 | 6.335% | $167.4989 | $167.50 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.53 | 4.623% | $64.3745 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.98 | 5.325% | $259.0784 | $259.08 | $259.10 | $259.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.56 | $869.7388 | $869.73 | $869.70 | $869.80 | |