| 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 | $8.77 | 8.603% | $9.5245 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.39 | 9.126% | $113.9166 | $113.92 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.85 | 9.324% | $41.3791 | $41.38 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.71 | 8.203% | $78.6744 | $78.67 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.85 | 12.125% | $176.9893 | $176.99 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.97 | 3.796% | $142.1694 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.26 | 10.355% | $218.7898 | $218.79 | $218.80 | $218.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.80 | $781.4431 | $781.44 | $781.40 | $781.50 | |