| 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 | $8.32 | 7.819% | $8.9705 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.74 | 3.825% | $13.2273 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.73 | 5.106% | $53.3203 | $53.32 | $53.30 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.86 | 6.129% | $85.8159 | $85.82 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.52 | 3.482% | $169.2138 | $169.21 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.49 | 6.246% | $66.3931 | $66.39 | $66.40 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.27 | 11.598% | $92.9277 | $92.93 | $92.95 | $92.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $461.93 | $489.8686 | $489.87 | $489.85 | $489.80 | |