| 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 | $8.70 | 3.625% | $9.0154 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.39 | 4.397% | $201.8934 | $201.89 | $201.90 | $201.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.62 | 6.201% | $180.1381 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.68 | 4.259% | $26.7737 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.64 | 12.333% | $210.7816 | $210.78 | $210.80 | $210.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.25 | 13.681% | $74.1769 | $74.18 | $74.20 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.53 | 12.810% | $279.2386 | $279.24 | $279.25 | $279.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $897.81 | $982.0177 | $982.02 | $982.05 | $982.00 | |