| 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 | $7.98 | 12.845% | $9.005 | $9.01 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.79 | 9.426% | $10.7128 | $10.71 | $10.70 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.93 | 11.329% | $38.8872 | $38.89 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.60 | 11.263% | $223.1936 | $223.19 | $223.20 | $223.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.88 | 4.185% | $78.0137 | $78.01 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.58 | 3.560% | $121.7658 | $121.77 | $121.75 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.28 | 7.730% | $197.4475 | $197.45 | $197.45 | $197.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $629.04 | $679.0256 | $679.03 | $679.00 | $679.00 | |