| 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 | $8.65 | 6.326% | $9.1972 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.44 | 13.716% | $81.2387 | $81.24 | $81.25 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.98 | 11.751% | $185.4843 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.53 | 4.281% | $9.938 | $9.94 | $9.95 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.99 | 10.844% | $238.3035 | $238.30 | $238.30 | $238.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.76 | 7.271% | $122.0315 | $122.03 | $122.05 | $122.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.29 | 12.388% | $45.2811 | $45.28 | $45.30 | $45.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.64 | $691.4743 | $691.47 | $691.55 | $691.40 | |