| 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 | $9.89 | 9.125% | $10.7925 | $10.79 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.99 | 3.754% | $117.2316 | $117.23 | $117.25 | $117.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.34 | 13.652% | $136.7688 | $136.77 | $136.75 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.39 | 8.695% | $260.205 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.29 | 8.563% | $216.3552 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.77 | 6.446% | $255.2256 | $255.23 | $255.25 | $255.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.64 | 10.425% | $202.7845 | $202.78 | $202.80 | $202.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,105.31 | $1,199.3632 | $1,199.37 | $1,199.40 | $1,199.40 | |