| 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 | $8.37 | 8.373% | $9.0708 | $9.07 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.82 | 4.829% | $80.5296 | $80.53 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.98 | 5.438% | $197.148 | $197.15 | $197.15 | $197.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.56 | 4.808% | $240.5972 | $240.60 | $240.60 | $240.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.40 | 13.546% | $180.9923 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.77 | 8.798% | $186.8823 | $186.88 | $186.90 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.46 | 12.845% | $15.1889 | $15.19 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $846.36 | $910.4091 | $910.41 | $910.45 | $910.40 | |