| 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 | $8.58 | 6.855% | $9.1682 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.68 | 12.647% | $132.563 | $132.56 | $132.55 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.34 | 9.478% | $156.9258 | $156.93 | $156.95 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.77 | 13.288% | $258.0361 | $258.04 | $258.05 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.26 | 5.372% | $254.2205 | $254.22 | $254.20 | $254.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.45 | 3.860% | $143.7942 | $143.79 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.66 | 3.680% | $221.5227 | $221.52 | $221.50 | $221.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.74 | $1,176.2305 | $1,176.23 | $1,176.20 | $1,176.20 | |