| 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 | 9.260% | $9.451 | $9.45 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.86 | 8.179% | $190.2436 | $190.24 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.87 | 5.533% | $205.6522 | $205.65 | $205.65 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.40 | 7.537% | $258.5189 | $258.52 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.91 | 5.837% | $261.3221 | $261.32 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.42 | 8.236% | $205.0206 | $205.02 | $205.00 | $205.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $173.32 | 6.759% | $185.0347 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,229.43 | $1,315.2431 | $1,315.23 | $1,315.20 | $1,315.20 | |