| 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 | $8.96 | 9.249% | $9.7887 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.53 | 4.128% | $193.1887 | $193.19 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.85 | 9.521% | $253.9244 | $253.92 | $253.90 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.36 | 9.321% | $257.2979 | $257.30 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.51 | 7.271% | $264.4337 | $264.43 | $264.45 | $264.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.46 | 13.824% | $158.739 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.53 | 4.864% | $218.6729 | $218.67 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,256.20 | $1,356.0453 | $1,356.04 | $1,356.05 | $1,356.00 | |