| 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 | $8.44 | 6.500% | $8.9886 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.51 | 9.119% | $236.2535 | $236.25 | $236.25 | $236.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.59 | 4.669% | $48.7653 | $48.77 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.59 | 7.283% | $177.6499 | $177.65 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.53 | 12.293% | $194.862 | $194.86 | $194.85 | $194.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.38 | 12.744% | $44.3986 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.37 | 8.107% | $95.5342 | $95.53 | $95.55 | $95.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.41 | $806.4521 | $806.45 | $806.45 | $806.50 | |