| 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 | 6.240% | $9.1579 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.43 | 12.498% | $144.4812 | $144.48 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.40 | 3.803% | $189.3367 | $189.34 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.36 | 10.855% | $54.718 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.86 | 10.305% | $9.773 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.75 | 13.229% | $45.0085 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.50 | 12.853% | $89.7181 | $89.72 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $496.92 | $542.1934 | $542.20 | $542.15 | $542.20 | |