| 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 | $8.62 | 9.817% | $9.4662 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.69 | 12.457% | $45.7588 | $45.76 | $45.75 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.28 | 9.547% | $256.6467 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.40 | 7.814% | $12.2908 | $12.29 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.53 | 10.746% | $14.9839 | $14.98 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.79 | 9.738% | $161.0844 | $161.08 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.60 | 6.244% | $14.4492 | $14.45 | $14.45 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $468.91 | $514.6800 | $514.68 | $514.70 | $514.70 | |