| 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 | $8.67 | 5.134% | $9.1151 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.82 | 5.128% | $225.836 | $225.84 | $225.85 | $225.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.45 | 6.364% | $122.7972 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.56 | 10.828% | $154.6716 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.98 | 12.149% | $114.3696 | $114.37 | $114.35 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.82 | 11.365% | $242.5752 | $242.58 | $242.60 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.73 | 11.792% | $187.5087 | $187.51 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.03 | $1,056.8734 | $1,056.89 | $1,056.85 | $1,056.90 | |