| 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 | $8.61 | 11.124% | $9.5678 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.85 | 6.562% | $191.6518 | $191.65 | $191.65 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.90 | 13.669% | $240.8646 | $240.86 | $240.85 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.77 | 13.142% | $147.9558 | $147.96 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.80 | 5.233% | $159.7437 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.69 | 13.567% | $125.7073 | $125.71 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.87 | 12.685% | $266.917 | $266.92 | $266.90 | $266.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.49 | $1,142.4080 | $1,142.41 | $1,142.35 | $1,142.50 | |