| 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 | 5.264% | $8.9474 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.63 | 10.604% | $48.2565 | $48.26 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.59 | 7.568% | $104.9756 | $104.98 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.55 | 4.159% | $154.7282 | $154.73 | $154.75 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.73 | 5.611% | $106.382 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.47 | 11.419% | $173.2231 | $173.22 | $173.20 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.32 | 7.704% | $8.961 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.79 | $605.4738 | $605.48 | $605.50 | $605.50 | |