| 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 | $8.43 | 6.418% | $8.971 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.66 | 13.570% | $20.0565 | $20.06 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.37 | 7.785% | $127.5851 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.60 | 4.391% | $118.5882 | $118.59 | $118.60 | $118.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.84 | 12.636% | $11.0834 | $11.08 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.76 | 13.641% | $229.2821 | $229.28 | $229.30 | $229.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.77 | 11.750% | $37.738 | $37.74 | $37.75 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.43 | $553.3043 | $553.31 | $553.35 | $553.40 | |