| 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 | $8.68 | 4.158% | $9.0409 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.50 | 6.390% | $232.4622 | $232.46 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.67 | 12.458% | $241.4136 | $241.41 | $241.40 | $241.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.41 | 11.435% | $78.4614 | $78.46 | $78.45 | $78.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.81 | 3.414% | $39.1008 | $39.10 | $39.10 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.31 | 4.556% | $187.4794 | $187.48 | $187.50 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.88 | 8.850% | $152.2594 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.26 | $940.2177 | $940.21 | $940.20 | $940.30 | |