| 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 | $8.40 | 6.765% | $8.9683 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.48 | 11.180% | $83.9187 | $83.92 | $83.90 | $83.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.91 | 4.139% | $202.9773 | $202.98 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.31 | 13.523% | $94.576 | $94.58 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.34 | 6.512% | $81.3113 | $81.31 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.99 | 12.524% | $69.7536 | $69.75 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.77 | 12.383% | $71.6666 | $71.67 | $71.65 | $71.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.20 | $613.1718 | $613.18 | $613.15 | $613.30 | |