| 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 | $8.67 | 13.176% | $9.8124 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.66 | 11.275% | $78.6269 | $78.63 | $78.65 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.99 | 6.600% | $201.4633 | $201.46 | $201.45 | $201.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.76 | 8.366% | $215.3883 | $215.39 | $215.40 | $215.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.26 | 13.658% | $258.2992 | $258.30 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.67 | 13.452% | $257.1616 | $257.16 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.73 | 9.845% | $111.7453 | $111.75 | $111.75 | $111.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,022.74 | $1,132.4970 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | $1,132.50 | |