| 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 | $8.96 | 10.386% | $9.8906 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $105.55 | 12.576% | $118.824 | $118.82 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.61 | 11.548% | $186.9656 | $186.97 | $186.95 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.82 | 11.517% | $74.5157 | $74.52 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.28 | 8.774% | $171.0797 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.66 | 13.720% | $100.8242 | $100.82 | $100.80 | $100.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.57 | 13.137% | $212.2111 | $212.21 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.45 | $874.3109 | $874.31 | $874.25 | $874.30 | |