| 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 | $8.87 | 3.540% | $9.184 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.81 | 7.109% | $187.2372 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.61 | 12.609% | $156.0873 | $156.09 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.86 | 10.422% | $162.1657 | $162.17 | $162.15 | $162.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.51 | 7.762% | $37.1887 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.29 | 3.517% | $251.8465 | $251.85 | $251.85 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.60 | 11.395% | $79.7588 | $79.76 | $79.75 | $79.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.55 | $883.4682 | $883.48 | $883.50 | $883.50 | |