| 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 | $8.96 | 6.538% | $9.5458 | $9.55 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $212.59 | 13.274% | $240.8092 | $240.81 | $240.80 | $240.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.29 | 3.557% | $228.1257 | $228.13 | $228.15 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.33 | 7.776% | $62.8657 | $62.87 | $62.85 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.25 | 3.285% | $236.7809 | $236.78 | $236.80 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.82 | 3.508% | $251.3381 | $251.34 | $251.35 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 10.437% | $42.7612 | $42.76 | $42.75 | $42.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,010.96 | $1,072.2266 | $1,072.24 | $1,072.25 | $1,072.20 | |