| 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 | $8.47 | 5.871% | $8.9673 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.97 | 3.154% | $174.2993 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.78 | 3.277% | $39.0181 | $39.02 | $39.00 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.94 | 6.281% | $89.2123 | $89.21 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.59 | 9.415% | $204.1574 | $204.16 | $204.15 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $206.73 | 3.651% | $214.2777 | $214.28 | $214.30 | $214.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.61 | 10.228% | $197.9805 | $197.98 | $198.00 | $198.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.09 | $927.9126 | $927.92 | $927.90 | $928.00 | |