| 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 | $8.28 | 8.311% | $8.9682 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.96 | 8.601% | $142.2239 | $142.22 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.83 | 9.126% | $191.8762 | $191.88 | $191.90 | $191.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.36 | 13.177% | $12.8569 | $12.86 | $12.85 | $12.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.54 | 10.664% | $166.5936 | $166.59 | $166.60 | $166.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.79 | 13.438% | $146.0968 | $146.10 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.88 | 5.209% | $80.8847 | $80.88 | $80.90 | $80.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.64 | $749.5003 | $749.50 | $749.50 | $749.60 | |