| 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 | $8.81 | 11.715% | $9.8421 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.25 | 10.513% | $54.4277 | $54.43 | $54.45 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.83 | 9.584% | $72.1391 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.45 | 7.548% | $183.3156 | $183.32 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.51 | 12.413% | $245.6336 | $245.63 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.80 | 12.416% | $114.4395 | $114.44 | $114.45 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.97 | 6.142% | $211.1907 | $211.19 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $813.62 | $890.9883 | $890.99 | $891.05 | $890.80 | |