| 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 | $7.93 | 13.326% | $8.9868 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.55 | 8.658% | $159.2383 | $159.24 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.51 | 7.139% | $183.7541 | $183.75 | $183.75 | $183.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.34 | 7.702% | $155.4571 | $155.46 | $155.45 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.47 | 9.548% | $113.3493 | $113.35 | $113.35 | $113.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.62 | 5.717% | $58.7998 | $58.80 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.60 | 12.121% | $56.7332 | $56.73 | $56.75 | $56.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.02 | $736.3186 | $736.32 | $736.35 | $736.30 | |