| 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 | $8.54 | 10.199% | $9.411 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $209.51 | 3.118% | $216.0425 | $216.04 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.47 | 8.722% | $5.9471 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.25 | 11.747% | $264.0023 | $264.00 | $264.00 | $264.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.82 | 8.685% | $25.8888 | $25.89 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.90 | 6.221% | $249.5131 | $249.51 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.43 | 6.259% | $216.1627 | $216.16 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $921.92 | $986.9675 | $986.96 | $986.95 | $986.90 | |