| 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 | $8.87 | 3.426% | $9.1739 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.82 | 10.765% | $16.4154 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.35 | 8.614% | $149.1813 | $149.18 | $149.20 | $149.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.87 | 10.197% | $274.2473 | $274.25 | $274.25 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.92 | 7.422% | $112.7072 | $112.71 | $112.70 | $112.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.98 | 3.526% | $116.9637 | $116.96 | $116.95 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.85 | 7.353% | $100.7508 | $100.75 | $100.75 | $100.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.66 | $779.4396 | $779.44 | $779.40 | $779.50 | |