| 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 | $8.98 | 9.793% | $9.8594 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.76 | 11.104% | $116.3926 | $116.39 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.94 | 12.804% | $133.041 | $133.04 | $133.05 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.68 | 7.152% | $151.813 | $151.81 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.90 | 13.620% | $237.3522 | $237.35 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.73 | 3.459% | $229.3996 | $229.40 | $229.40 | $229.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.33 | 6.196% | $22.6516 | $22.65 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.32 | $900.5094 | $900.50 | $900.50 | $900.60 | |