| 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 | $8.79 | 12.457% | $9.885 | $9.89 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.54 | 11.643% | $20.6986 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $199.82 | 11.830% | $223.4587 | $223.46 | $223.45 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.49 | 10.860% | $267.7158 | $267.72 | $267.70 | $267.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $193.54 | 7.608% | $208.2645 | $208.26 | $208.25 | $208.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.73 | 13.553% | $282.4404 | $282.44 | $282.45 | $282.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.65 | 3.452% | $186.886 | $186.89 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.56 | $1,199.3490 | $1,199.36 | $1,199.35 | $1,199.40 | |