| 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 | $8.67 | 3.496% | $8.9731 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.37 | 4.416% | $87.0516 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.54 | 12.630% | $40.0287 | $40.03 | $40.05 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.55 | 11.454% | $161.1068 | $161.11 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.50 | 7.558% | $12.3692 | $12.37 | $12.35 | $12.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.66 | 4.698% | $124.2346 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.97 | 12.122% | $60.5122 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $456.26 | $494.2762 | $494.27 | $494.25 | $494.30 | |