| 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 | $8.90 | 5.328% | $9.3742 | $9.37 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.96 | 11.608% | $101.5186 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.45 | 5.439% | $139.654 | $139.65 | $139.65 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.93 | 10.820% | $33.1684 | $33.17 | $33.15 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.41 | 13.135% | $260.6744 | $260.67 | $260.65 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.90 | 9.566% | $183.9613 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.30 | 6.603% | $154.8942 | $154.89 | $154.90 | $154.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.85 | $883.2451 | $883.23 | $883.15 | $883.40 | |