| 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 | $8.81 | 9.397% | $9.6379 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.64 | 7.213% | $56.4369 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.46 | 9.125% | $131.452 | $131.45 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.75 | 12.205% | $224.1295 | $224.13 | $224.15 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.66 | 11.136% | $220.7828 | $220.78 | $220.80 | $220.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.72 | 4.558% | $239.1451 | $239.15 | $239.15 | $239.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.51 | 8.656% | $177.6634 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.55 | $1,059.2476 | $1,059.25 | $1,059.30 | $1,059.20 | |