| 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 | $8.86 | 11.397% | $9.8698 | $9.87 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.83 | 12.306% | $205.3291 | $205.33 | $205.35 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.66 | 12.454% | $207.6576 | $207.66 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $212.85 | 11.834% | $238.0387 | $238.04 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.50 | 7.386% | $106.8491 | $106.85 | $106.85 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.73 | 10.810% | $48.4572 | $48.46 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.89 | 5.275% | $252.5442 | $252.54 | $252.55 | $252.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.32 | $1,068.7457 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.75 | $1,068.70 | |