| 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 | $8.61 | 4.244% | $8.9754 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.30 | 5.502% | $44.6273 | $44.63 | $44.65 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.41 | 13.273% | $203.2231 | $203.22 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.41 | 9.496% | $144.9837 | $144.98 | $145.00 | $145.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.30 | 3.804% | $126.9523 | $126.95 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.60 | 10.180% | $219.9193 | $219.92 | $219.90 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.75 | 9.553% | $96.1328 | $96.13 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.38 | $844.8139 | $844.81 | $844.85 | $844.80 | |