| 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 | $8.94 | 10.361% | $9.8663 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.91 | 5.149% | $145.011 | $145.01 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.27 | 12.699% | $27.352 | $27.35 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.37 | 9.389% | $131.6715 | $131.67 | $131.65 | $131.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.51 | 13.248% | $256.518 | $256.52 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.73 | 4.550% | $129.3597 | $129.36 | $129.35 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.90 | 7.682% | $35.4274 | $35.43 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $674.63 | $735.2059 | $735.21 | $735.15 | $735.30 | |