| 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 | $8.50 | 6.284% | $9.0341 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.64 | 11.635% | $9.6453 | $9.65 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.70 | 11.317% | $17.4768 | $17.48 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.60 | 3.606% | $137.3816 | $137.38 | $137.40 | $137.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 4.248% | $261.1725 | $261.17 | $261.15 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $178.69 | 5.249% | $188.0694 | $188.07 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.49 | 6.450% | $115.4876 | $115.49 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.15 | $738.2673 | $738.27 | $738.30 | $738.30 | |