| 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 | $8.47 | 9.691% | $9.2908 | $9.29 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.25 | 12.601% | $241.2476 | $241.25 | $241.25 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.58 | 13.609% | $161.9837 | $161.98 | $162.00 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.87 | 9.216% | $28.2542 | $28.25 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 6.455% | $228.8676 | $228.87 | $228.85 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.69 | 5.789% | $167.8766 | $167.88 | $167.90 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.84 | 8.475% | $8.5044 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.69 | $846.0249 | $846.02 | $846.05 | $846.10 | |