| 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 | 5.740% | $8.9879 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.76 | 8.428% | $25.7625 | $25.76 | $25.75 | $25.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.70 | 4.409% | $178.2262 | $178.23 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.42 | 8.360% | $115.3167 | $115.32 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.58 | 10.670% | $260.7164 | $260.72 | $260.70 | $260.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.39 | 12.306% | $167.7739 | $167.77 | $167.75 | $167.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.62 | 13.173% | $211.2035 | $211.20 | $211.20 | $211.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $880.97 | $967.9871 | $967.99 | $967.95 | $968.00 | |