| 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 | $8.71 | 3.187% | $8.9876 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.54 | 13.755% | $30.1906 | $30.19 | $30.20 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.37 | 10.735% | $36.9523 | $36.95 | $36.95 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.92 | 10.380% | $124.6411 | $124.64 | $124.65 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.72 | 11.768% | $87.9838 | $87.98 | $88.00 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.25 | 6.641% | $33.3253 | $33.33 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.95 | 6.272% | $219.9299 | $219.93 | $219.95 | $219.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $498.46 | $542.0106 | $542.01 | $542.10 | $542.00 | |