| 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 | $8.57 | 4.549% | $8.9598 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.77 | 5.411% | $42.9761 | $42.98 | $43.00 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.95 | 13.658% | $137.4694 | $137.47 | $137.45 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.55 | 12.687% | $31.0453 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.81 | 10.675% | $228.887 | $228.89 | $228.90 | $228.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.26 | 4.864% | $23.3427 | $23.34 | $23.35 | $23.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.63 | 4.103% | $157.8514 | $157.85 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.54 | $630.5317 | $630.54 | $630.55 | $630.60 | |