| 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 | $8.50 | 11.569% | $9.4834 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.60 | 8.311% | $238.9341 | $238.93 | $238.95 | $238.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.29 | 4.199% | $11.7641 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.75 | 8.449% | $138.5436 | $138.54 | $138.55 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.54 | 12.435% | $161.3892 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.32 | 3.728% | $93.6871 | $93.69 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.96 | 11.553% | $245.372 | $245.37 | $245.35 | $245.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.96 | $899.1735 | $899.16 | $899.20 | $899.20 | |