| 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 | $8.82 | 12.451% | $9.9182 | $9.92 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.43 | 9.303% | $37.633 | $37.63 | $37.65 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.50 | 6.645% | $154.102 | $154.10 | $154.10 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.45 | 13.411% | $200.1137 | $200.11 | $200.10 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.98 | 8.235% | $260.8247 | $260.82 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.32 | 6.215% | $91.6848 | $91.68 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.80 | 5.229% | $77.659 | $77.66 | $77.65 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.30 | $831.9354 | $831.92 | $831.90 | $831.90 | |