| 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 | $8.62 | 3.735% | $8.942 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.84 | 12.599% | $218.2619 | $218.26 | $218.25 | $218.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.62 | 9.730% | $6.1668 | $6.17 | $6.15 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.78 | 12.492% | $256.2343 | $256.23 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.37 | 9.658% | $9.1784 | $9.18 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.53 | 7.399% | $247.5869 | $247.59 | $247.60 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.86 | 6.392% | $45.5996 | $45.60 | $45.60 | $45.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.62 | $791.9699 | $791.97 | $792.00 | $792.00 | |