| 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 | $8.42 | 6.695% | $8.9837 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.99 | 9.548% | $130.3512 | $130.35 | $130.35 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.78 | 10.230% | $70.3047 | $70.30 | $70.30 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.33 | 6.673% | $182.7629 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.98 | 12.659% | $87.8515 | $87.85 | $87.85 | $87.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.53 | 9.779% | $189.4017 | $189.40 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.29 | 5.725% | $33.0814 | $33.08 | $33.10 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $644.32 | $702.7371 | $702.72 | $702.75 | $702.90 | |