| 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 | $8.60 | 6.477% | $9.157 | $9.16 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.71 | 10.862% | $239.1404 | $239.14 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.57 | 10.375% | $146.3241 | $146.32 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.60 | 4.197% | $79.8149 | $79.81 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.47 | 4.303% | $251.8605 | $251.86 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.42 | 13.679% | $277.8542 | $277.85 | $277.85 | $277.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.91 | 10.194% | $169.5996 | $169.60 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.28 | $1,173.7507 | $1,173.74 | $1,173.70 | $1,173.80 | |