| 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 | $8.93 | 9.149% | $9.747 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.74 | 4.288% | $206.2191 | $206.22 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.76 | 3.233% | $145.3108 | $145.31 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.42 | 10.820% | $203.266 | $203.27 | $203.25 | $203.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.32 | 5.116% | $152.7546 | $152.75 | $152.75 | $152.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.52 | 9.573% | $256.9706 | $256.97 | $256.95 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.71 | 10.211% | $8.4973 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.40 | $982.7654 | $982.77 | $982.70 | $982.80 | |