| 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 | $8.77 | 8.579% | $9.5224 | $9.52 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.81 | 3.290% | $166.1006 | $166.10 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.30 | 6.873% | $216.2041 | $216.20 | $216.20 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.34 | 10.312% | $176.8743 | $176.87 | $176.85 | $176.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.75 | 12.805% | $230.9682 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.26 | 6.763% | $87.8232 | $87.82 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.29 | 6.245% | $25.8069 | $25.81 | $25.80 | $25.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $843.52 | $913.2997 | $913.29 | $913.20 | $913.30 | |