| 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 | $8.55 | 4.571% | $8.9408 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.45 | 7.635% | $151.1734 | $151.17 | $151.15 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.31 | 10.839% | $265.2488 | $265.25 | $265.25 | $265.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.98 | 5.109% | $198.635 | $198.64 | $198.65 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.69 | 3.439% | $178.6288 | $178.63 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.49 | 12.115% | $247.2024 | $247.20 | $247.20 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.91 | 5.814% | $49.6373 | $49.64 | $49.65 | $49.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,017.38 | $1,099.4665 | $1,099.47 | $1,099.50 | $1,099.30 | |