| 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 | $8.37 | 5.653% | $8.8432 | $8.84 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $227.26 | 5.297% | $239.298 | $239.30 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.42 | 4.253% | $42.1391 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.38 | 6.737% | $200.0038 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.26 | 8.278% | $189.768 | $189.77 | $189.75 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.39 | 10.289% | $230.9341 | $230.93 | $230.95 | $230.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.96 | 7.747% | $99.0841 | $99.08 | $99.10 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $940.04 | $1,010.0703 | $1,010.06 | $1,010.10 | $1,010.00 | |