| 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 | $8.85 | 6.612% | $9.4352 | $9.44 | $9.45 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.75 | 6.185% | $172.8161 | $172.82 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $242.25 | 12.465% | $272.4465 | $272.45 | $272.45 | $272.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.25 | 12.393% | $225.067 | $225.07 | $225.05 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.58 | 8.795% | $19.1262 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.85 | 4.638% | $235.2785 | $235.28 | $235.30 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.67 | 9.331% | $255.4737 | $255.47 | $255.45 | $255.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,090.20 | $1,189.6432 | $1,189.66 | $1,189.65 | $1,189.60 | |