| 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 | $8.96 | 3.467% | $9.2706 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.73 | 8.760% | $174.8099 | $174.81 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.26 | 3.719% | $255.4184 | $255.42 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.97 | 3.671% | $213.5312 | $213.53 | $213.55 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.87 | 12.834% | $144.2808 | $144.28 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.82 | 11.117% | $118.6952 | $118.70 | $118.70 | $118.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.55 | 9.453% | $260.0056 | $260.01 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.16 | $1,176.0117 | $1,176.02 | $1,176.00 | $1,176.00 | |