| 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 | $8.86 | 12.233% | $9.9438 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.30 | 12.738% | $93.9108 | $93.91 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.30 | 13.777% | $269.9928 | $269.99 | $270.00 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.28 | 12.345% | $84.5733 | $84.57 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.44 | 10.159% | $151.4025 | $151.40 | $151.40 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.32 | 9.538% | $165.7529 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.89 | 8.649% | $267.157 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.39 | $1,042.7331 | $1,042.72 | $1,042.70 | $1,042.80 | |