| 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 | $8.44 | 6.147% | $8.9588 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.61 | 9.604% | $14.9171 | $14.92 | $14.90 | $14.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.62 | 7.485% | $178.0167 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.59 | 7.450% | $195.1185 | $195.12 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.86 | 10.820% | $30.8745 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.86 | 3.523% | $127.1884 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.26 | 7.460% | $182.9614 | $182.96 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.24 | $738.0354 | $738.04 | $737.95 | $738.10 | |