| 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 | $9.31 | 5.418% | $9.8144 | $9.81 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.26 | 9.222% | $242.7568 | $242.76 | $242.75 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.28 | 12.769% | $10.465 | $10.47 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.77 | 4.209% | $144.6108 | $144.61 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $238.32 | 8.579% | $258.7655 | $258.77 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.35 | 4.684% | $7.6943 | $7.69 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.42 | 9.836% | $167.412 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $777.71 | $841.5188 | $841.52 | $841.45 | $841.60 | |