| 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 | $7.96 | 12.533% | $8.9576 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $125.65 | 5.414% | $132.4527 | $132.45 | $132.45 | $132.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.86 | 5.510% | $124.3541 | $124.35 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.75 | 11.427% | $26.4639 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.65 | 13.691% | $246.3116 | $246.31 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.65 | 6.187% | $218.3736 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $105.73 | 7.814% | $113.9917 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.25 | $870.9052 | $870.89 | $870.85 | $871.10 | |