| 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 | $8.37 | 7.297% | $8.9808 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.73 | 5.278% | $23.9297 | $23.93 | $23.95 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $178.43 | 12.854% | $201.3654 | $201.37 | $201.35 | $201.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.56 | 6.731% | $40.0882 | $40.09 | $40.10 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.33 | 13.191% | $188.2706 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.45 | 4.602% | $136.4533 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.55 | 11.181% | $115.1279 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.42 | $714.2159 | $714.22 | $714.25 | $714.30 | |