| 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 | $9.29 | 5.874% | $9.8357 | $9.84 | $9.85 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.80 | 5.730% | $177.4149 | $177.41 | $177.40 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.47 | 8.874% | $240.0345 | $240.03 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.96 | 5.540% | $241.6444 | $241.64 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.83 | 7.259% | $75.9715 | $75.97 | $75.95 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.35 | 7.510% | $82.0839 | $82.08 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.93 | 4.327% | $147.028 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.63 | $974.0129 | $974.00 | $974.05 | $973.90 | |