| 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 | $8.64 | 3.611% | $8.952 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.27 | 5.817% | $99.7537 | $99.75 | $99.75 | $99.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.73 | 8.846% | $180.3905 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.56 | 12.174% | $161.037 | $161.04 | $161.05 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.56 | 4.192% | $191.2548 | $191.25 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.52 | 5.380% | $58.507 | $58.51 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.81 | 3.593% | $160.3723 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.09 | $860.2673 | $860.26 | $860.25 | $860.40 | |