| 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 | $8.51 | 5.462% | $8.9748 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.83 | 5.264% | $45.0846 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.78 | 4.563% | $44.7321 | $44.73 | $44.75 | $44.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.35 | 8.382% | $127.1863 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.46 | 9.597% | $163.8037 | $163.80 | $163.80 | $163.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.70 | 3.750% | $217.5638 | $217.56 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.92 | 5.321% | $17.8203 | $17.82 | $17.80 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $587.55 | $625.1656 | $625.15 | $625.15 | $625.20 | |