| 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 | $8.67 | 3.405% | $8.9652 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.32 | 7.453% | $71.2628 | $71.26 | $71.25 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $167.70 | 11.532% | $187.0392 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.96 | 6.357% | $93.5516 | $93.55 | $93.55 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.66 | 7.159% | $158.231 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.81 | 6.500% | $179.7827 | $179.78 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.64 | 5.494% | $18.6091 | $18.61 | $18.60 | $18.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.76 | $717.4416 | $717.44 | $717.45 | $717.50 | |