| 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 | $8.59 | 4.221% | $8.9526 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.86 | 13.356% | $166.4746 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 13.844% | $170.4472 | $170.45 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.33 | 6.624% | $147.493 | $147.49 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.58 | 7.209% | $263.2839 | $263.28 | $263.30 | $263.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.60 | 10.853% | $227.9138 | $227.91 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.44 | 9.285% | $55.1234 | $55.12 | $55.10 | $55.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.12 | $1,039.6885 | $1,039.67 | $1,039.65 | $1,039.70 | |