| 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 | $237.33 | 8.850% | $258.3337 | $258.33 | $258.35 | $258.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.99 | 8.352% | $9.7408 | $9.74 | $9.75 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.99 | 6.329% | $89.3057 | $89.31 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $93.50 | 3.550% | $96.8193 | $96.82 | $96.80 | $96.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $132.27 | 5.171% | $139.1097 | $139.11 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.42 | 11.406% | $192.0862 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.96 | 10.533% | $101.6461 | $101.65 | $101.65 | $101.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.46 | $887.0415 | $887.05 | $887.05 | $886.90 | |