| 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 | $8.45 | 8.597% | $9.1764 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.51 | 5.583% | $252.8818 | $252.88 | $252.90 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.85 | 5.218% | $210.2782 | $210.28 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $183.29 | 9.175% | $200.1069 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.50 | 12.729% | $124.5655 | $124.57 | $124.55 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.98 | 4.517% | $94.0444 | $94.04 | $94.05 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.86 | 12.122% | $83.9345 | $83.93 | $83.95 | $83.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $906.44 | $974.9877 | $974.99 | $975.05 | $975.00 | |