| 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 | $7.87 | 13.873% | $8.9618 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $91.84 | 8.800% | $99.9219 | $99.92 | $99.90 | $99.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.69 | 11.525% | $28.6508 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.82 | 6.293% | $168.8145 | $168.81 | $168.80 | $168.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.25 | 11.679% | $208.0021 | $208.00 | $208.00 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.77 | 10.486% | $189.7818 | $189.78 | $189.80 | $189.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $136.32 | 3.874% | $141.601 | $141.60 | $141.60 | $141.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.56 | $845.7339 | $845.72 | $845.70 | $845.80 | |