| 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 | $8.87 | 9.469% | $9.7099 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.87 | 12.838% | $189.4212 | $189.42 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.42 | 13.845% | $283.9522 | $283.95 | $283.95 | $284.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.89 | 8.525% | $267.9374 | $267.94 | $267.95 | $267.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.77 | 7.172% | $83.3477 | $83.35 | $83.35 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.32 | 10.539% | $186.0592 | $186.06 | $186.05 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.42 | 6.628% | $176.384 | $176.38 | $176.40 | $176.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.56 | $1,196.8116 | $1,196.81 | $1,196.80 | $1,196.80 | |