| 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 | $8.88 | 5.302% | $9.3508 | $9.35 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.25 | 5.833% | $127.2642 | $127.26 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.38 | 10.809% | $233.12 | $233.12 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.93 | 4.693% | $8.3022 | $8.30 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.41 | 6.599% | $261.6046 | $261.60 | $261.60 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.28 | 3.858% | $171.6565 | $171.66 | $171.65 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.45 | 12.379% | $44.3335 | $44.33 | $44.35 | $44.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.58 | $855.6318 | $855.62 | $855.60 | $855.70 | |