| 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 | $8.34 | 12.367% | $9.3714 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.40 | 5.686% | $55.3795 | $55.38 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.75 | 7.554% | $9.411 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.49 | 9.484% | $272.0568 | $272.06 | $272.05 | $272.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.29 | 11.869% | $263.2166 | $263.22 | $263.20 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.30 | 12.519% | $152.2382 | $152.24 | $152.25 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.32 | 3.326% | $231.7809 | $231.78 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $912.89 | $993.4544 | $993.46 | $993.45 | $993.50 | |