| 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 | $8.86 | 4.331% | $9.2437 | $9.24 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.93 | 8.334% | $50.8411 | $50.84 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.53 | 6.318% | $262.1058 | $262.11 | $262.10 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.92 | 3.358% | $188.0289 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.36 | 13.232% | $243.8564 | $243.86 | $243.85 | $243.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.90 | 10.415% | $148.9498 | $148.95 | $148.95 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.95 | 6.284% | $12.7009 | $12.70 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.45 | $915.7266 | $915.73 | $915.75 | $915.60 | |