| 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 | $8.75 | 13.588% | $9.939 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.50 | 9.210% | $82.4536 | $82.45 | $82.45 | $82.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.45 | 4.699% | $94.7002 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.72 | 4.111% | $240.2049 | $240.20 | $240.20 | $240.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.82 | 10.874% | $88.4996 | $88.50 | $88.50 | $88.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.37 | 6.855% | $241.8877 | $241.89 | $241.90 | $241.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.98 | 10.395% | $209.7284 | $209.73 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.59 | $967.4134 | $967.41 | $967.45 | $967.40 | |