| 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 | $8.42 | 12.518% | $9.474 | $9.47 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.96 | 4.333% | $256.6174 | $256.62 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.83 | 10.477% | $76.0413 | $76.04 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.40 | 5.508% | $212.4931 | $212.49 | $212.50 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.94 | 9.746% | $97.6081 | $97.61 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.74 | 3.403% | $176.5503 | $176.55 | $176.55 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.81 | 13.846% | $180.7988 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $943.10 | $1,009.5830 | $1,009.58 | $1,009.55 | $1,009.60 | |