| 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 | $243.28 | 4.351% | $253.8651 | $253.87 | $253.85 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 5.596% | $8.9757 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.28 | 10.240% | $170.0783 | $170.08 | $170.10 | $170.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.60 | 3.235% | $101.7897 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.29 | 8.542% | $198.9466 | $198.95 | $198.95 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.61 | 4.775% | $6.9256 | $6.93 | $6.95 | $6.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.82 | 12.660% | $78.6592 | $78.66 | $78.65 | $78.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.38 | $819.2402 | $819.26 | $819.30 | $819.30 | |