| 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 | $7.32 | 10.773% | $8.1086 | $8.11 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.59 | 11.374% | $9.567 | $9.57 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 11.575% | $220.8962 | $220.90 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.62 | 9.556% | $121.1908 | $121.19 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.57 | 10.401% | $210.3912 | $210.39 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.61 | 3.312% | $128.7371 | $128.74 | $128.75 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.30 | 13.183% | $275.3742 | $275.37 | $275.35 | $275.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.99 | $974.2651 | $974.27 | $974.25 | $974.30 | |