| 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 | $8.72 | 7.315% | $9.3579 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.42 | 3.523% | $166.0716 | $166.07 | $166.05 | $166.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.40 | 5.320% | $199.4761 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $233.36 | 8.545% | $253.3006 | $253.30 | $253.30 | $253.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.46 | 12.650% | $190.8967 | $190.90 | $190.90 | $190.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.95 | 10.785% | $39.8272 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.78 | 6.678% | $160.8491 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $948.09 | $1,019.7792 | $1,019.79 | $1,019.80 | $1,019.80 | |