| 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 | $7.95 | 11.490% | $8.8635 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.38 | 11.337% | $99.513 | $99.51 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $249.38 | 8.322% | $270.1334 | $270.13 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.46 | 11.768% | $114.5175 | $114.52 | $114.50 | $114.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.88 | 9.410% | $223.0651 | $223.07 | $223.05 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.96 | 8.253% | $244.6085 | $244.61 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.35 | 10.468% | $241.2069 | $241.21 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.36 | $1,201.9079 | $1,201.91 | $1,201.85 | $1,201.90 | |