| 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 | $8.52 | 6.129% | $9.0422 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.54 | 7.171% | $139.901 | $139.90 | $139.90 | $139.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.37 | 9.141% | $272.1649 | $272.16 | $272.15 | $272.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.52 | 9.595% | $238.391 | $238.39 | $238.40 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.88 | 12.800% | $98.0006 | $98.00 | $98.00 | $98.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.35 | 5.287% | $174.0921 | $174.09 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.36 | 4.144% | $185.7512 | $185.75 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.54 | $1,117.3430 | $1,117.33 | $1,117.35 | $1,117.40 | |