| 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 | $8.53 | 5.423% | $8.9926 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.31 | 4.635% | $252.4947 | $252.49 | $252.50 | $252.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.76 | 11.315% | $236.8338 | $236.83 | $236.85 | $236.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.47 | 6.273% | $137.5917 | $137.59 | $137.60 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.95 | 8.240% | $68.1371 | $68.14 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.33 | 7.130% | $150.3355 | $150.34 | $150.35 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.46 | 9.611% | $24.6186 | $24.62 | $24.60 | $24.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $817.81 | $879.0040 | $879.00 | $879.05 | $878.90 | |