| 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 | $8.81 | 9.542% | $9.6507 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.51 | 8.489% | $268.5211 | $268.52 | $268.50 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.94 | 9.531% | $43.7467 | $43.75 | $43.75 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.99 | 10.771% | $115.1908 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.26 | 13.171% | $95.3579 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.52 | 11.693% | $156.951 | $156.95 | $156.95 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.48 | 13.655% | $273.3175 | $273.32 | $273.30 | $273.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.51 | $962.7357 | $962.74 | $962.70 | $962.80 | |