| 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 | $8.70 | 3.174% | $8.9761 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.38 | 6.207% | $63.0657 | $63.07 | $63.05 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.99 | 4.236% | $166.7672 | $166.77 | $166.75 | $166.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.30 | 4.290% | $148.4047 | $148.40 | $148.40 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.53 | 3.819% | $244.5249 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.84 | 13.181% | $163.9314 | $163.93 | $163.95 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.57 | 5.813% | $145.5669 | $145.57 | $145.55 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.31 | $941.2369 | $941.24 | $941.20 | $941.30 | |