| 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 | $8.85 | 12.191% | $9.9289 | $9.93 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.65 | 9.607% | $65.3806 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.48 | 6.504% | $238.0151 | $238.02 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.70 | 6.468% | $178.5468 | $178.55 | $178.55 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.75 | 8.538% | $242.8538 | $242.85 | $242.85 | $242.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.50 | 9.833% | $10.4341 | $10.43 | $10.45 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.78 | 11.516% | $231.7079 | $231.71 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.71 | $976.8672 | $976.87 | $976.90 | $976.80 | |