| 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 | $8.58 | 10.161% | $9.4518 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.27 | 5.695% | $148.2584 | $148.26 | $148.25 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.52 | 7.858% | $70.6686 | $70.67 | $70.65 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.49 | 8.705% | $261.4247 | $261.42 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.42 | 5.789% | $7.8495 | $7.85 | $7.85 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.61 | 5.668% | $154.9199 | $154.92 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.67 | 9.354% | $247.8727 | $247.87 | $247.85 | $247.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.56 | $900.4456 | $900.44 | $900.35 | $900.50 | |