| 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 | $8.71 | 8.149% | $9.4198 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.60 | 6.255% | $45.2646 | $45.26 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 13.601% | $283.2868 | $283.29 | $283.30 | $283.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.39 | 13.842% | $118.8397 | $118.84 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.81 | 6.680% | $225.9589 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.45 | 13.444% | $17.5271 | $17.53 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.33 | 9.159% | $171.7399 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.66 | $872.0368 | $872.04 | $872.05 | $872.00 | |