| 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 | $8.33 | 10.453% | $9.2007 | $9.20 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.86 | 11.854% | $232.4997 | $232.50 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.70 | 5.382% | $211.5017 | $211.50 | $211.50 | $211.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.58 | 6.382% | $147.4242 | $147.42 | $147.40 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.25 | 11.847% | $55.0846 | $55.08 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.84 | 7.408% | $267.2741 | $267.27 | $267.25 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.84 | 7.791% | $197.0851 | $197.09 | $197.10 | $197.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.40 | $1,120.0701 | $1,120.06 | $1,120.05 | $1,120.10 | |