| 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 | $8.75 | 6.319% | $9.3029 | $9.30 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.25 | 3.378% | $104.6702 | $104.67 | $104.65 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.73 | 4.333% | $179.1711 | $179.17 | $179.15 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.59 | 5.698% | $250.0709 | $250.07 | $250.05 | $250.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.84 | 10.208% | $265.4249 | $265.42 | $265.40 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $216.67 | 3.565% | $224.3943 | $224.39 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 10.457% | $154.2974 | $154.30 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.52 | $1,187.3317 | $1,187.32 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.40 | |