| 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 | $8.44 | 7.475% | $9.0709 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.89 | 6.219% | $215.5077 | $215.51 | $215.50 | $215.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.44 | 9.180% | $229.7584 | $229.76 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.44 | 7.844% | $65.1809 | $65.18 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.64 | 10.370% | $13.9508 | $13.95 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.45 | 13.634% | $159.599 | $159.60 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.39 | 13.830% | $265.6678 | $265.67 | $265.65 | $265.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.69 | $958.7355 | $958.74 | $958.70 | $958.90 | |