| 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 | 12.398% | $9.8348 | $9.83 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.90 | 8.116% | $178.2833 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $221.27 | 5.832% | $234.1745 | $234.17 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $193.62 | 12.349% | $217.5301 | $217.53 | $217.55 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.86 | 8.431% | $127.7968 | $127.80 | $127.80 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.59 | 11.487% | $221.402 | $221.40 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.65 | 4.232% | $244.5804 | $244.58 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,139.64 | $1,233.6019 | $1,233.59 | $1,233.65 | $1,233.60 | |