| 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 | $9.25 | 6.518% | $9.8529 | $9.85 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.89 | 6.365% | $13.7104 | $13.71 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.51 | 4.636% | $210.852 | $210.85 | $210.85 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.35 | 9.823% | $262.8614 | $262.86 | $262.85 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.77 | 3.164% | $255.6094 | $255.61 | $255.60 | $255.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.40 | 11.295% | $220.8093 | $220.81 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.53 | 4.177% | $145.3582 | $145.36 | $145.35 | $145.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.70 | $1,119.0536 | $1,119.05 | $1,119.00 | $1,119.20 | |