| 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 | $8.47 | 10.486% | $9.3582 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.80 | 9.456% | $196.8019 | $196.80 | $196.80 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.92 | 11.371% | $238.2448 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.89 | 7.805% | $177.7597 | $177.76 | $177.75 | $177.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.40 | 7.107% | $184.6525 | $184.65 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.84 | 5.661% | $186.8509 | $186.85 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.51 | 10.455% | $238.0416 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,131.83 | $1,231.7096 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.70 | $1,231.80 | |