| 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 | 3.861% | $9.1917 | $9.19 | $9.20 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.88 | 6.660% | $72.4008 | $72.40 | $72.40 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.68 | 8.502% | $266.5677 | $266.57 | $266.55 | $266.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.68 | 6.403% | $114.5748 | $114.57 | $114.55 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.54 | 11.871% | $199.7345 | $199.73 | $199.75 | $199.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.74 | 10.749% | $200.1677 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.29 | 8.430% | $246.4505 | $246.45 | $246.45 | $246.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,016.66 | $1,109.0877 | $1,109.08 | $1,109.05 | $1,109.20 | |