| 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 | $9.26 | 5.331% | $9.7537 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.81 | 12.710% | $182.3761 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.98 | 7.186% | $251.8657 | $251.87 | $251.85 | $251.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.75 | 8.327% | $262.9638 | $262.96 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.90 | 3.409% | $142.601 | $142.60 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.37 | 10.697% | $90.0741 | $90.07 | $90.05 | $90.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.30 | 3.301% | $73.6536 | $73.65 | $73.65 | $73.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.37 | $1,013.2880 | $1,013.28 | $1,013.25 | $1,013.50 | |