| 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 | $8.50 | 6.232% | $9.0297 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.67 | 12.288% | $198.3792 | $198.38 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.60 | 10.759% | $262.0558 | $262.06 | $262.05 | $262.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.90 | 9.385% | $217.5668 | $217.57 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.92 | 7.696% | $227.1524 | $227.15 | $227.15 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.35 | 4.841% | $99.9659 | $99.97 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.48 | 6.434% | $228.2796 | $228.28 | $228.30 | $228.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.42 | $1,242.4294 | $1,242.44 | $1,242.45 | $1,242.60 | |