| 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 | $8.50 | 11.785% | $9.5017 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.66 | 11.258% | $263.3032 | $263.30 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.97 | 9.234% | $111.3859 | $111.39 | $111.40 | $111.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $200.54 | 9.355% | $219.3005 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.33 | 7.213% | $16.4358 | $16.44 | $16.45 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.62 | 8.697% | $127.8494 | $127.85 | $127.85 | $127.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.40 | 7.567% | $168.2348 | $168.23 | $168.25 | $168.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.02 | $916.0113 | $916.01 | $916.05 | $915.90 | |