| 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 | $8.40 | 6.777% | $8.9693 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.61 | 4.857% | $59.3595 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.50 | 5.512% | $37.4568 | $37.46 | $37.45 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.35 | 6.850% | $239.718 | $239.72 | $239.70 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.94 | 9.170% | $125.48 | $125.48 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.57 | 3.865% | $109.6503 | $109.65 | $109.65 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.81 | 4.279% | $197.932 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.18 | $778.5659 | $778.57 | $778.55 | $778.70 | |