| 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 | $8.41 | 12.844% | $9.4902 | $9.49 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.39 | 8.590% | $198.0573 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.79 | 11.643% | $164.9972 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.83 | 12.544% | $235.0256 | $235.03 | $235.05 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.38 | 9.429% | $226.9339 | $226.93 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.68 | 7.496% | $150.1504 | $150.15 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.85 | 8.821% | $102.1285 | $102.13 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.33 | $1,086.7831 | $1,086.79 | $1,086.85 | $1,086.80 | |