| 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 | $8.34 | 7.467% | $8.9627 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $245.91 | 6.721% | $262.4376 | $262.44 | $262.45 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.25 | 6.486% | $249.4435 | $249.44 | $249.45 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.79 | 8.341% | $90.7789 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.70 | 9.223% | $229.0406 | $229.04 | $229.05 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.85 | 5.259% | $36.6828 | $36.68 | $36.70 | $36.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.55 | 13.866% | $181.6732 | $181.67 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $976.39 | $1,059.0193 | $1,059.01 | $1,059.05 | $1,059.00 | |