| 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 | $9.36 | 5.390% | $9.8645 | $9.86 | $9.85 | $9.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.56 | 9.388% | $161.4129 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.62 | 3.696% | $196.6284 | $196.63 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.91 | 6.627% | $182.2362 | $182.24 | $182.25 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.54 | 7.181% | $227.8025 | $227.80 | $227.80 | $227.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.30 | 3.608% | $86.3055 | $86.31 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.61 | 3.767% | $25.5371 | $25.54 | $25.55 | $25.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.90 | $889.7871 | $889.79 | $889.80 | $889.70 | |