| 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 | $8.50 | 11.275% | $9.4584 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.73 | 4.618% | $176.522 | $176.52 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.31 | 5.673% | $230.6947 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.79 | 6.725% | $197.2171 | $197.22 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.66 | 9.799% | $228.0086 | $228.01 | $228.00 | $228.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.42 | 7.498% | $200.3978 | $200.40 | $200.40 | $200.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.48 | 10.583% | $35.9174 | $35.92 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.89 | $1,078.2160 | $1,078.22 | $1,078.15 | $1,078.20 | |