| 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 | $8.86 | 3.538% | $9.1735 | $9.17 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.67 | 12.425% | $24.3625 | $24.36 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.76 | 10.406% | $137.7425 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $195.29 | 10.622% | $216.0337 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.89 | 11.273% | $52.1759 | $52.18 | $52.20 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.81 | 11.739% | $244.4961 | $244.50 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.73 | 7.232% | $185.2218 | $185.22 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $789.01 | $869.2060 | $869.20 | $869.20 | $869.20 | |