| 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 | $8.39 | 6.832% | $8.9632 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.59 | 8.213% | $17.9525 | $17.95 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.98 | 11.675% | $167.4902 | $167.49 | $167.50 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.45 | 8.492% | $85.112 | $85.11 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.95 | 12.555% | $6.697 | $6.70 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.43 | 13.523% | $175.3136 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.31 | 13.522% | $115.0091 | $115.01 | $115.00 | $115.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $515.10 | $576.5376 | $576.53 | $576.50 | $576.60 | |