| 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 | $8.67 | 5.549% | $9.1511 | $9.15 | $9.15 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.97 | 3.563% | $187.418 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.26 | 10.214% | $151.2797 | $151.28 | $151.30 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.92 | 5.614% | $33.712 | $33.71 | $33.70 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.43 | 5.703% | $11.0248 | $11.02 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.95 | 10.261% | $113.5137 | $113.51 | $113.50 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.52 | 12.667% | $280 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.72 | $786.0993 | $786.09 | $786.05 | $786.10 | |