| 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 | 9.769% | $9.3743 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $221.81 | 11.425% | $247.1518 | $247.15 | $247.15 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.87 | 9.268% | $227.1354 | $227.14 | $227.15 | $227.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.31 | 4.282% | $58.7212 | $58.72 | $58.70 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.83 | 6.504% | $29.6401 | $29.64 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.28 | 5.806% | $230.9533 | $230.95 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.67 | 12.760% | $277.0175 | $277.02 | $277.00 | $277.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.31 | $1,079.9936 | $1,079.99 | $1,079.95 | $1,080.00 | |