| 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 | $8.43 | 12.188% | $9.4574 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.39 | 9.656% | $122.1458 | $122.15 | $122.15 | $122.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.38 | 8.447% | $150.069 | $150.07 | $150.05 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.39 | 3.178% | $256.2838 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.54 | 4.790% | $123.1702 | $123.17 | $123.15 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.66 | 13.261% | $256.7174 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.37 | 4.623% | $120.7036 | $120.70 | $120.70 | $120.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $966.16 | $1,038.5472 | $1,038.55 | $1,038.50 | $1,038.60 | |