| 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 | $8.32 | 7.710% | $8.9615 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.64 | 6.635% | $105.1848 | $105.18 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.32 | 10.575% | $142.9956 | $143.00 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.53 | 9.392% | $182.1705 | $182.17 | $182.15 | $182.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.87 | 5.278% | $240.9498 | $240.95 | $240.95 | $240.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.40 | 9.610% | $128.6821 | $128.68 | $128.70 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.46 | 5.236% | $62.5733 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $808.54 | $871.5176 | $871.51 | $871.50 | $871.60 | |