| 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 | $7.95 | 12.750% | $8.9636 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.31 | 3.135% | $221.0286 | $221.03 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.75 | 11.482% | $18.6732 | $18.67 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.90 | 12.706% | $153.1675 | $153.17 | $153.15 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.64 | 8.116% | $187.7326 | $187.73 | $187.75 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.94 | 5.516% | $14.7089 | $14.71 | $14.70 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.48 | 12.584% | $261.7353 | $261.74 | $261.75 | $261.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.97 | $866.0097 | $866.01 | $866.00 | $866.00 | |