| 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 | $8.26 | 9.430% | $9.0389 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.91 | 7.129% | $19.1868 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.95 | 11.576% | $78.0474 | $78.05 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.81 | 12.487% | $141.5199 | $141.52 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.68 | 4.568% | $219.2582 | $219.26 | $219.25 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.78 | 8.701% | $195.4227 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.27 | 9.489% | $188.6167 | $188.62 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $783.66 | $851.0906 | $851.10 | $851.05 | $851.00 | |