| 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 | $8.79 | 4.290% | $9.1671 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.30 | 9.603% | $161.4452 | $161.45 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.94 | 3.501% | $207.9749 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.54 | 8.320% | $117.5705 | $117.57 | $117.55 | $117.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.86 | 9.857% | $82.239 | $82.24 | $82.25 | $82.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.26 | 9.470% | $188.573 | $188.57 | $188.55 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.78 | 4.839% | $114.0439 | $114.04 | $114.05 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.47 | $881.0136 | $881.01 | $880.95 | $881.00 | |