| 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 | $8.45 | 9.575% | $9.2591 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.33 | 10.396% | $157.1266 | $157.13 | $157.15 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.37 | 3.418% | $235.1415 | $235.14 | $235.15 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.51 | 8.652% | $38.5823 | $38.58 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.68 | 7.429% | $168.3198 | $168.32 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.41 | 10.607% | $222.7736 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.37 | 10.421% | $79.9117 | $79.91 | $79.90 | $79.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.12 | $911.1146 | $911.11 | $911.10 | $911.10 | |