| 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 | $8.52 | 9.608% | $9.3386 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.35 | 4.838% | $224.7203 | $224.72 | $224.70 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.62 | 11.815% | $280.2308 | $280.23 | $280.25 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.72 | 9.438% | $37.9969 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.94 | 9.760% | $35.0573 | $35.06 | $35.05 | $35.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.36 | 11.245% | $127.2198 | $127.22 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.47 | 10.619% | $271.5365 | $271.54 | $271.55 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.98 | $986.1002 | $986.11 | $986.10 | $986.00 | |