| 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 | $8.35 | 7.574% | $8.9824 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.59 | 3.744% | $85.6822 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.78 | 11.137% | $273.1525 | $273.15 | $273.15 | $273.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.56 | 5.196% | $53.1871 | $53.19 | $53.20 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.44 | 9.824% | $26.841 | $26.84 | $26.85 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.88 | 7.123% | $93.0685 | $93.07 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.26 | 8.594% | $187.064 | $187.06 | $187.05 | $187.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.86 | $727.9777 | $727.97 | $728.00 | $728.10 | |