| 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 | $8.25 | 8.398% | $8.9428 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.66 | 5.718% | $216.3625 | $216.36 | $216.35 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.38 | 10.856% | $197.7449 | $197.74 | $197.75 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.63 | 8.530% | $184.0994 | $184.10 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.66 | 8.782% | $44.2308 | $44.23 | $44.25 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.35 | 3.331% | $157.4248 | $157.42 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.50 | 3.672% | $250.3679 | $250.37 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.43 | $1,059.1731 | $1,059.16 | $1,059.15 | $1,059.10 | |