| 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 | $8.26 | 9.563% | $9.0499 | $9.05 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.25 | 9.460% | $36.3955 | $36.40 | $36.40 | $36.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.96 | 10.133% | $226.8299 | $226.83 | $226.85 | $226.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.39 | 13.393% | $204.5496 | $204.55 | $204.55 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.46 | 5.244% | $252.0173 | $252.02 | $252.00 | $252.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.70 | 5.532% | $186.475 | $186.48 | $186.50 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.38 | 13.366% | $167.0788 | $167.08 | $167.10 | $167.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $991.40 | $1,082.3960 | $1,082.41 | $1,082.45 | $1,082.30 | |