| 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 | $8.42 | 12.614% | $9.4821 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.69 | 5.837% | $178.5364 | $178.54 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.51 | 12.252% | $19.6553 | $19.66 | $19.65 | $19.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.64 | 7.388% | $62.9723 | $62.97 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.95 | 8.210% | $25.9163 | $25.92 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.83 | 8.582% | $253.8973 | $253.90 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.85 | 5.676% | $167.8663 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.89 | $718.3260 | $718.34 | $718.30 | $718.40 | |