| 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 | $250.33 | 11.716% | $279.6587 | $279.66 | $279.65 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.70 | 3.285% | $8.9858 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.56 | 6.134% | $115.2191 | $115.22 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $129.25 | 13.859% | $147.1628 | $147.16 | $147.15 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.41 | 8.153% | $81.5582 | $81.56 | $81.55 | $81.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.32 | 10.172% | $154.5934 | $154.59 | $154.60 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.93 | 13.454% | $92.9529 | $92.95 | $92.95 | $93.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.50 | $880.1309 | $880.13 | $880.10 | $880.30 | |