| 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 | 7.341% | $8.963 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.53 | 8.642% | $179.8351 | $179.84 | $179.85 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.75 | 11.254% | $62.0241 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.29 | 5.264% | $95.0429 | $95.04 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.88 | 10.423% | $254.9446 | $254.94 | $254.95 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.49 | 13.741% | $165.4818 | $165.48 | $165.50 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.44 | 5.235% | $203.5666 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $889.73 | $969.8581 | $969.85 | $969.85 | $969.80 | |