| 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 | $8.94 | 6.254% | $9.4991 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.95 | 10.491% | $72.8688 | $72.87 | $72.85 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.98 | 6.603% | $189.732 | $189.73 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.89 | 3.164% | $238.1954 | $238.20 | $238.20 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.40 | 9.615% | $243.7838 | $243.78 | $243.80 | $243.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.84 | 12.726% | $234.2897 | $234.29 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.50 | 6.103% | $233.9571 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.50 | $1,222.3259 | $1,222.33 | $1,222.35 | $1,222.40 | |