| 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 | 9.797% | $9.6182 | $9.62 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.73 | 12.350% | $30.0312 | $30.03 | $30.05 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.88 | 9.570% | $157.6493 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.31 | 12.595% | $275.0808 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $201.32 | 5.829% | $213.0549 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.54 | 4.270% | $113.1747 | $113.17 | $113.15 | $113.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.29 | 9.353% | $213.5555 | $213.56 | $213.55 | $213.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $928.83 | $1,012.1646 | $1,012.16 | $1,012.15 | $1,012.20 | |