| 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 | $8.84 | 8.148% | $9.5603 | $9.56 | $9.55 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.42 | 10.525% | $115.4102 | $115.41 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.87 | 10.437% | $215.2086 | $215.21 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.50 | 13.834% | $196.3637 | $196.36 | $196.35 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.69 | 12.858% | $210.6946 | $210.69 | $210.70 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.43 | 3.699% | $239.9906 | $239.99 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.53 | 9.756% | $125.7035 | $125.70 | $125.70 | $125.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.28 | $1,112.9315 | $1,112.92 | $1,112.90 | $1,113.00 | |