| 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 | $9.33 | 4.223% | $9.724 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.92 | 8.171% | $166.4968 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.45 | 8.332% | $149.9857 | $149.99 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.98 | 9.750% | $248.0131 | $248.01 | $248.00 | $248.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $192.60 | 5.226% | $202.6653 | $202.67 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.62 | 6.353% | $192.0948 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.47 | 6.308% | $5.815 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.37 | $974.7947 | $974.80 | $974.75 | $974.80 | |