| 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 | $8.62 | 8.359% | $9.3405 | $9.34 | $9.35 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.75 | 13.550% | $263.1521 | $263.15 | $263.15 | $263.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.50 | 10.305% | $215.6463 | $215.65 | $215.65 | $215.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.90 | 9.585% | $152.2136 | $152.21 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.34 | 6.177% | $138.3911 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.42 | 7.768% | $42.4821 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.89 | 3.741% | $196.9938 | $196.99 | $197.00 | $197.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $934.42 | $1,018.2195 | $1,018.21 | $1,018.25 | $1,018.20 | |