| 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 | $8.62 | 9.744% | $9.4599 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.53 | 12.448% | $44.4507 | $44.45 | $44.45 | $44.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.49 | 10.201% | $132.7812 | $132.78 | $132.80 | $132.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.35 | 10.445% | $222.381 | $222.38 | $222.40 | $222.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $187.47 | 12.300% | $210.5288 | $210.53 | $210.55 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.67 | 12.199% | $187.0021 | $187.00 | $187.00 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.44 | 6.780% | $230.0468 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.57 | $1,036.6505 | $1,036.65 | $1,036.70 | $1,036.70 | |