| 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 | 11.195% | $9.3626 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.26 | 3.571% | $165.9829 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.45 | 4.477% | $239.7225 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.87 | 11.348% | $190.2603 | $190.26 | $190.25 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.78 | 10.150% | $144.0542 | $144.05 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.29 | 9.232% | $273.3968 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.50 | 7.185% | $99.1461 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.57 | $1,121.9254 | $1,121.92 | $1,121.90 | $1,122.00 | |