| 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 | $8.50 | 5.429% | $8.9615 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.36 | 7.733% | $247.0964 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.48 | 6.845% | $115.9055 | $115.91 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.84 | 6.350% | $106.1798 | $106.18 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.90 | 12.501% | $97.7634 | $97.76 | $97.75 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.37 | 7.386% | $185.1012 | $185.10 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.28 | 7.618% | $112.2241 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $809.73 | $873.2319 | $873.23 | $873.20 | $873.30 | |