| 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 | $8.94 | 9.323% | $9.7735 | $9.77 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $237.39 | 8.802% | $258.2851 | $258.29 | $258.30 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.37 | 9.555% | $29.9852 | $29.99 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.69 | 5.780% | $157.2843 | $157.28 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.44 | 5.219% | $84.6382 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.71 | 6.166% | $225.8257 | $225.83 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.53 | 13.622% | $196.032 | $196.03 | $196.05 | $196.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.07 | $961.8240 | $961.83 | $961.90 | $961.80 | |