| 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 | $8.40 | 5.737% | $8.8819 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.80 | 13.203% | $242.028 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $181.49 | 9.237% | $198.2542 | $198.25 | $198.25 | $198.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.75 | 6.573% | $244.8515 | $244.85 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.90 | 8.391% | $71.4297 | $71.43 | $71.45 | $71.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.30 | 13.270% | $71.6999 | $71.70 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.93 | 8.355% | $153.7883 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.57 | $990.9335 | $990.93 | $991.00 | $991.00 | |