| 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 | $8.94 | 3.370% | $9.2413 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $106.60 | 3.641% | $110.4813 | $110.48 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.47 | 10.487% | $86.6991 | $86.70 | $86.70 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.87 | 12.256% | $280.4941 | $280.49 | $280.50 | $280.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.37 | 13.789% | $157.4498 | $157.45 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.76 | 9.317% | $11.7625 | $11.76 | $11.75 | $11.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.53 | 7.128% | $80.9138 | $80.91 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.54 | $737.0419 | $737.03 | $737.05 | $737.00 | |