| 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 | $8.34 | 9.509% | $9.1331 | $9.13 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.70 | 12.564% | $42.4366 | $42.44 | $42.45 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.49 | 11.443% | $260.2083 | $260.21 | $260.20 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.59 | 5.538% | $109.3268 | $109.33 | $109.35 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $220.53 | 7.167% | $236.3354 | $236.34 | $236.35 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.88 | 13.776% | $48.7871 | $48.79 | $48.80 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.72 | 13.260% | $239.7941 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $858.25 | $946.0214 | $946.03 | $946.10 | $945.90 | |