| 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 | $8.56 | 4.564% | $8.9507 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.44 | 8.600% | $17.8538 | $17.85 | $17.85 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.58 | 6.790% | $88.1872 | $88.19 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.63 | 9.216% | $273.7281 | $273.73 | $273.75 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.92 | 5.342% | $87.3496 | $87.35 | $87.35 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.39 | 9.760% | $125.5545 | $125.55 | $125.55 | $125.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.47 | 5.657% | $213.9237 | $213.92 | $213.90 | $213.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.99 | $815.5476 | $815.54 | $815.55 | $815.60 | |