| 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 | $8.85 | 11.402% | $9.8591 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.95 | 10.289% | $79.3529 | $79.35 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.45 | 10.364% | $239.9865 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.60 | 3.871% | $97.2233 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.63 | 11.720% | $225.261 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.91 | 8.738% | $272.8345 | $272.83 | $272.85 | $272.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.85 | 3.777% | $127.49 | $127.49 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $967.24 | $1,052.0073 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.00 | $1,052.10 | |