| 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 | $8.62 | 5.198% | $9.0681 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.59 | 7.439% | $196.1729 | $196.17 | $196.15 | $196.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.89 | 9.494% | $265.95 | $265.95 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.65 | 8.216% | $259.3396 | $259.34 | $259.35 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.27 | 11.372% | $161.7901 | $161.79 | $161.80 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.82 | 8.163% | $202.0701 | $202.07 | $202.05 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.54 | 7.629% | $262.1197 | $262.12 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,249.38 | $1,356.5105 | $1,356.51 | $1,356.45 | $1,356.60 | |