| 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 | $8.36 | 9.125% | $9.1229 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $217.91 | 6.779% | $232.6821 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.63 | 10.191% | $156.0635 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.69 | 3.615% | $232.8125 | $232.81 | $232.80 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.44 | 3.803% | $19.1413 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.98 | 13.473% | $196.2856 | $196.29 | $196.30 | $196.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.88 | 3.159% | $155.6463 | $155.65 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.89 | $1,001.7542 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.75 | $1,001.70 | |