| 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 | $8.71 | 8.575% | $9.4569 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.92 | 4.719% | $161.1835 | $161.18 | $161.20 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.54 | 13.394% | $273.8919 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.92 | 4.203% | $151.011 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.28 | 9.532% | $188.7017 | $188.70 | $188.70 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.46 | 3.667% | $211.9575 | $211.96 | $211.95 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.57 | 13.187% | $39.1287 | $39.13 | $39.15 | $39.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.40 | $1,035.3312 | $1,035.33 | $1,035.35 | $1,035.40 | |