| 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 | $8.51 | 12.615% | $9.5835 | $9.58 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.54 | 13.558% | $245.8985 | $245.90 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $141.52 | 9.708% | $155.2588 | $155.26 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.36 | 5.798% | $257.47 | $257.47 | $257.45 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.76 | 13.833% | $162.508 | $162.51 | $162.50 | $162.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.98 | 5.197% | $13.6546 | $13.65 | $13.65 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.66 | 9.372% | $140.718 | $140.72 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $894.33 | $985.0914 | $985.09 | $985.05 | $985.20 | |