| 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 | $8.52 | 9.496% | $9.3291 | $9.33 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.51 | 6.701% | $47.4926 | $47.49 | $47.50 | $47.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.46 | 3.585% | $259.439 | $259.44 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.93 | 11.357% | $151.3676 | $151.37 | $151.35 | $151.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.75 | 8.787% | $236.8837 | $236.88 | $236.90 | $236.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.55 | 3.103% | $243.8901 | $243.89 | $243.90 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.41 | 3.539% | $188.8655 | $188.87 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.13 | $1,137.2676 | $1,137.27 | $1,137.30 | $1,137.30 | |