| 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 | 5.719% | $8.9861 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.53 | 6.513% | $13.3461 | $13.35 | $13.35 | $13.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.39 | 8.593% | $195.8909 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.66 | 8.553% | $87.5588 | $87.56 | $87.55 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.39 | 10.524% | $26.9568 | $26.96 | $26.95 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.95 | 11.236% | $98.9444 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.39 | 13.626% | $208.3787 | $208.38 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.81 | $640.0618 | $640.07 | $640.10 | $640.10 | |