| 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 | 9.234% | $9.0227 | $9.02 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.40 | 11.181% | $150.5391 | $150.54 | $150.55 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.53 | 11.339% | $273.3706 | $273.37 | $273.35 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.83 | 8.818% | $120.603 | $120.60 | $120.60 | $120.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.77 | 13.731% | $185.1199 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.98 | 4.286% | $208.5511 | $208.55 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.99 | 13.867% | $256.1894 | $256.19 | $256.20 | $256.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.76 | $1,203.3958 | $1,203.39 | $1,203.35 | $1,203.40 | |