| 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 | $8.36 | 7.373% | $8.9764 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.25 | 6.179% | $70.3436 | $70.34 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.71 | 13.253% | $116.3222 | $116.32 | $116.30 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.79 | 13.339% | $48.4978 | $48.50 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.79 | 12.313% | $19.9805 | $19.98 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $213.66 | 5.372% | $225.1378 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.45 | 5.864% | $104.2231 | $104.22 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.01 | $593.4814 | $593.48 | $593.50 | $593.40 | |