| 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 | $9.42 | 3.226% | $9.7239 | $9.72 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.71 | 10.545% | $129.0171 | $129.02 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.27 | 12.226% | $256.1783 | $256.18 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.79 | 6.212% | $221.76 | $221.76 | $221.75 | $221.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.43 | 9.720% | $93.7338 | $93.73 | $93.75 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.47 | 8.812% | $110.4115 | $110.41 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.31 | 4.545% | $152.9598 | $152.96 | $152.95 | $153.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $896.40 | $973.7844 | $973.78 | $973.75 | $973.80 | |