| 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 | $8.76 | 10.577% | $9.6865 | $9.69 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.98 | 9.348% | $193.5241 | $193.52 | $193.50 | $193.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.25 | 9.433% | $215.8566 | $215.86 | $215.85 | $215.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.77 | 3.612% | $187.2994 | $187.30 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.89 | 13.478% | $230.2355 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.51 | 10.335% | $248.8165 | $248.82 | $248.80 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.35 | 13.414% | $196.6032 | $196.60 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.51 | $1,282.0218 | $1,282.03 | $1,282.00 | $1,282.00 | |