| 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 | $8.45 | 11.472% | $9.4194 | $9.42 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.53 | 9.186% | $94.4786 | $94.48 | $94.50 | $94.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.25 | 13.666% | $274.2192 | $274.22 | $274.20 | $274.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.57 | 8.304% | $68.8489 | $68.85 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.59 | 3.620% | $140.4984 | $140.50 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.79 | 7.320% | $154.3154 | $154.32 | $154.30 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.32 | 10.470% | $139.5457 | $139.55 | $139.55 | $139.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.50 | $881.3256 | $881.34 | $881.30 | $881.20 | |