| 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 | $8.46 | 11.388% | $9.4234 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.83 | 11.185% | $80.976 | $80.98 | $81.00 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.28 | 13.561% | $231.9824 | $231.98 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.50 | 4.445% | $192.701 | $192.70 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.43 | 12.634% | $252.7845 | $252.78 | $252.80 | $252.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.29 | 3.130% | $11.6434 | $11.64 | $11.65 | $11.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.84 | 3.764% | $91.1463 | $91.15 | $91.15 | $91.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.63 | $870.6570 | $870.65 | $870.70 | $870.60 | |