| 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 | $8.31 | 9.854% | $9.1289 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.76 | 12.456% | $275.2473 | $275.25 | $275.25 | $275.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.42 | 4.158% | $184.7971 | $184.80 | $184.80 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.45 | 11.119% | $264.9633 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.91 | 9.308% | $51.2764 | $51.28 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.59 | 12.517% | $88.4271 | $88.43 | $88.45 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.90 | 9.173% | $254.2639 | $254.26 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,027.34 | $1,128.1040 | $1,128.11 | $1,128.15 | $1,128.10 | |