| 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 | $8.74 | 6.191% | $9.2811 | $9.28 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.95 | 7.420% | $164.2989 | $164.30 | $164.30 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.34 | 9.743% | $162.7928 | $162.79 | $162.80 | $162.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $196.84 | 9.859% | $216.2465 | $216.25 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.28 | 8.103% | $175.4295 | $175.43 | $175.45 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.45 | 4.636% | $17.2126 | $17.21 | $17.20 | $17.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.25 | 7.264% | $256.6291 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $924.85 | $1,001.8905 | $1,001.89 | $1,001.95 | $1,001.80 | |