| 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 | $8.74 | 4.372% | $9.1221 | $9.12 | $9.10 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.72 | 7.243% | $16.8586 | $16.86 | $16.85 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.41 | 5.800% | $40.6378 | $40.64 | $40.65 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.99 | 9.500% | $241.9841 | $241.98 | $242.00 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.38 | 5.215% | $129.8143 | $129.81 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.83 | 9.434% | $271.2103 | $271.21 | $271.20 | $271.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.78 | 11.828% | $102.6357 | $102.64 | $102.65 | $102.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $746.85 | $812.2629 | $812.26 | $812.25 | $812.20 | |