| 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 | $8.42 | 6.434% | $8.9617 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.75 | 7.460% | $92.147 | $92.15 | $92.15 | $92.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.40 | 7.388% | $225.9444 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.83 | 9.724% | $152.3298 | $152.33 | $152.35 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.99 | 10.634% | $210.1935 | $210.19 | $210.20 | $210.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.96 | 8.560% | $218.1622 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.63 | 3.747% | $253.7963 | $253.80 | $253.80 | $253.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.98 | $1,161.5349 | $1,161.53 | $1,161.55 | $1,161.50 | |