| 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 | $8.59 | 9.249% | $9.3845 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.52 | 6.805% | $169.3073 | $169.31 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.51 | 3.182% | $177.9993 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.59 | 10.518% | $188.5327 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.88 | 5.817% | $25.2691 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.82 | 6.150% | $171.7719 | $171.77 | $171.75 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.27 | 11.494% | $130.749 | $130.75 | $130.75 | $130.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.18 | $873.0138 | $873.01 | $873.00 | $873.00 | |