| 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 | $8.48 | 5.624% | $8.9569 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.85 | 4.620% | $183.9743 | $183.97 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.26 | 4.643% | $178.1652 | $178.17 | $178.15 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.88 | 6.625% | $126.7558 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $145.93 | 9.393% | $159.6372 | $159.64 | $159.65 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.48 | 8.847% | $151.8198 | $151.82 | $151.80 | $151.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.27 | 8.175% | $41.3986 | $41.40 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.15 | $850.7078 | $850.72 | $850.65 | $850.80 | |