| 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 | $8.46 | 6.135% | $8.979 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.51 | 12.248% | $101.5957 | $101.60 | $101.60 | $101.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.26 | 10.297% | $39.9937 | $39.99 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.32 | 9.280% | $57.1753 | $57.18 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.83 | 4.720% | $29.1436 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.76 | 4.300% | $68.5877 | $68.59 | $68.60 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.48 | 5.344% | $179.5905 | $179.59 | $179.60 | $179.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $451.62 | $485.0655 | $485.07 | $485.15 | $485.10 | |