| 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 | $8.49 | 5.685% | $8.9727 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 9.360% | $30.5114 | $30.51 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.52 | 13.779% | $195.1537 | $195.15 | $195.15 | $195.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $198.53 | 8.446% | $215.2978 | $215.30 | $215.30 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.68 | 5.691% | $152.9137 | $152.91 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.41 | 6.780% | $129.6416 | $129.64 | $129.65 | $129.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.78 | 7.485% | $142.7186 | $142.72 | $142.70 | $142.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.31 | $875.2095 | $875.20 | $875.15 | $875.20 | |