| 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 | $8.50 | 5.417% | $8.9604 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.27 | 6.443% | $213.1734 | $213.17 | $213.15 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.60 | 11.815% | $73.3506 | $73.35 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.32 | 4.169% | $233.6719 | $233.67 | $233.65 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.47 | 5.422% | $152.3032 | $152.30 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.26 | 3.853% | $58.4277 | $58.43 | $58.45 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.34 | 3.501% | $216.669 | $216.67 | $216.65 | $216.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.76 | $956.5562 | $956.55 | $956.50 | $956.70 | |