| 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 | $8.87 | 10.336% | $9.7868 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.85 | 11.773% | $163.0209 | $163.02 | $163.00 | $163.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.87 | 12.218% | $240.0006 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.71 | 9.209% | $71.7612 | $71.76 | $71.75 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.36 | 13.281% | $208.8449 | $208.84 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.84 | 3.385% | $245.8909 | $245.89 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.50 | 11.237% | $175.1983 | $175.20 | $175.20 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,014.00 | $1,114.5036 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.50 | $1,114.50 | |