| 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 | $8.90 | 8.389% | $9.6466 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.61 | 6.762% | $13.4627 | $13.46 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.39 | 9.327% | $251.8785 | $251.88 | $251.90 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.53 | 12.421% | $87.16 | $87.16 | $87.15 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.38 | 12.475% | $125.2747 | $125.27 | $125.25 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.66 | 12.812% | $232.0092 | $232.01 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.49 | 7.186% | $191.3163 | $191.32 | $191.30 | $191.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.96 | $910.7480 | $910.75 | $910.70 | $910.80 | |