| 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 | $8.49 | 8.555% | $9.2163 | $9.22 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.54 | 9.774% | $235.5091 | $235.51 | $235.50 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.34 | 11.238% | $189.4828 | $189.48 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $84.48 | 9.139% | $92.2006 | $92.20 | $92.20 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.25 | 12.868% | $128.9517 | $128.95 | $128.95 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.54 | 12.759% | $274.6133 | $274.61 | $274.60 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.35 | 12.168% | $180.9831 | $180.98 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.99 | $1,110.9569 | $1,110.95 | $1,110.95 | $1,111.00 | |