| 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 | $8.98 | 9.125% | $9.7994 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.89 | 13.544% | $136.1279 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.85 | 13.304% | $107.4688 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.42 | 3.284% | $177.0494 | $177.05 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.97 | 5.124% | $134.5272 | $134.53 | $134.55 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $238.61 | 3.127% | $246.0713 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.80 | 6.170% | $35.8855 | $35.89 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.52 | $846.9295 | $846.94 | $846.95 | $846.90 | |