| 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 | $8.50 | 8.802% | $9.2482 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.75 | 4.774% | $256.4344 | $256.43 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.30 | 11.244% | $28.1447 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.97 | 3.858% | $172.3731 | $172.37 | $172.35 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $164.78 | 5.372% | $173.632 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.95 | 3.372% | $222.1981 | $222.20 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.84 | 3.743% | $182.4217 | $182.42 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,000.09 | $1,044.4522 | $1,044.44 | $1,044.45 | $1,044.30 | |