| 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 | $8.90 | 5.708% | $9.408 | $9.41 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.50 | 8.844% | $9.2517 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.40 | 8.221% | $261.2455 | $261.25 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.74 | 10.469% | $140.0084 | $140.01 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.56 | 11.861% | $142.6899 | $142.69 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $211.58 | 7.734% | $227.9436 | $227.94 | $227.95 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.93 | 13.656% | $207.9109 | $207.91 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $907.61 | $998.4580 | $998.46 | $998.45 | $998.40 | |