| 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 | $8.52 | 5.192% | $8.9624 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.80 | 8.367% | $172.0868 | $172.09 | $172.10 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.50 | 13.407% | $30.0529 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.37 | 10.386% | $236.6345 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.56 | 13.165% | $273.3614 | $273.36 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.72 | 10.562% | $160.0053 | $160.01 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.68 | 8.339% | $40.8221 | $40.82 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.15 | $921.9254 | $921.92 | $921.90 | $922.00 | |