| 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 | $8.96 | 9.225% | $9.7866 | $9.79 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $107.71 | 13.476% | $122.225 | $122.23 | $122.25 | $122.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.37 | 13.622% | $262.8872 | $262.89 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.52 | 11.518% | $200.1971 | $200.20 | $200.20 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.64 | 8.588% | $163.577 | $163.58 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.69 | 3.743% | $189.5281 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.49 | 10.863% | $183.4672 | $183.47 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,026.38 | $1,131.6682 | $1,131.69 | $1,131.75 | $1,131.70 | |