| 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 | $8.53 | 5.347% | $8.9861 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.83 | 8.196% | $171.8477 | $171.85 | $171.85 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.97 | 8.522% | $10.8196 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.28 | 13.676% | $231.0806 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.70 | 5.482% | $129.4264 | $129.43 | $129.45 | $129.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.60 | 4.171% | $233.9681 | $233.97 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.97 | 6.208% | $203.8875 | $203.89 | $203.90 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $919.88 | $990.0160 | $990.03 | $990.05 | $990.00 | |