| 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 | $7.83 | 13.327% | $8.8735 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.63 | 9.269% | $44.396 | $44.40 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.40 | 12.608% | $220.036 | $220.04 | $220.05 | $220.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 6.859% | $29.803 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.70 | 13.246% | $44.9587 | $44.96 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.92 | 6.440% | $87.1956 | $87.20 | $87.20 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.98 | 12.677% | $258.0078 | $258.01 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.35 | $693.2706 | $693.28 | $693.25 | $693.30 | |