| 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 | $8.90 | 5.389% | $9.3796 | $9.38 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $152.79 | 12.591% | $172.0278 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $122.40 | 7.327% | $131.3682 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.43 | 9.638% | $114.495 | $114.50 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.54 | 8.533% | $228.5054 | $228.51 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $227.27 | 4.805% | $238.1903 | $238.19 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $198.32 | 5.134% | $208.5017 | $208.50 | $208.50 | $208.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.65 | $1,102.4680 | $1,102.48 | $1,102.50 | $1,102.50 | |