| 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 | $9.50 | 4.305% | $9.909 | $9.91 | $9.90 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.44 | 10.402% | $88.8074 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.51 | 8.860% | $157.3136 | $157.31 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.41 | 6.430% | $186.6889 | $186.69 | $186.70 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.43 | 10.476% | $97.6939 | $97.69 | $97.70 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $177.73 | 10.259% | $195.9633 | $195.96 | $195.95 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.74 | 12.340% | $18.8057 | $18.81 | $18.80 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.76 | $755.1818 | $755.18 | $755.15 | $755.20 | |