| 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 | $8.62 | 4.272% | $8.9882 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.84 | 5.153% | $177.5403 | $177.54 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.99 | 10.330% | $134.5916 | $134.59 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.50 | 4.184% | $244.3115 | $244.31 | $244.30 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $204.59 | 13.635% | $232.4858 | $232.49 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.37 | 6.203% | $49.2463 | $49.25 | $49.25 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.63 | 5.684% | $50.3373 | $50.34 | $50.35 | $50.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $832.54 | $897.5010 | $897.51 | $897.55 | $897.40 | |