| 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 | $8.26 | 8.492% | $8.9614 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.99 | 8.433% | $93.2415 | $93.24 | $93.25 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.88 | 9.256% | $11.8871 | $11.89 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $137.82 | 11.431% | $153.5742 | $153.57 | $153.55 | $153.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.49 | 5.836% | $89.4208 | $89.42 | $89.40 | $89.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.88 | 9.477% | $166.2737 | $166.27 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.47 | 5.781% | $85.122 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.79 | $608.4807 | $608.47 | $608.40 | $608.50 | |