| 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 | $8.92 | 10.515% | $9.8579 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.77 | 13.691% | $204.3823 | $204.38 | $204.40 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.58 | 11.864% | $116.9874 | $116.99 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.62 | 9.342% | $94.712 | $94.71 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.54 | 13.319% | $236.3154 | $236.32 | $236.30 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.35 | 9.203% | $57.1678 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.98 | 5.440% | $262.5245 | $262.52 | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.76 | $981.9473 | $981.95 | $981.90 | $982.00 | |