| 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 | $8.98 | 9.314% | $9.8164 | $9.82 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.84 | 8.834% | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.71 | 7.279% | $253.9401 | $253.94 | $253.95 | $253.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.34 | 10.221% | $144.7643 | $144.76 | $144.75 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.67 | 3.215% | $93.585 | $93.59 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.68 | 4.517% | $58.1951 | $58.20 | $58.20 | $58.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.88 | 13.467% | $162.1216 | $162.12 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $784.10 | $850.6725 | $850.68 | $850.65 | $850.70 | |