| 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 | $8.50 | 5.772% | $8.9906 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.58 | 8.343% | $189.1452 | $189.15 | $189.15 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.44 | 13.394% | $254.5015 | $254.50 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.64 | 8.570% | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.35 | $148.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.89 | 4.341% | $49.9689 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $102.36 | 9.533% | $112.118 | $112.12 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.52 | 4.862% | $79.1918 | $79.19 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.93 | $842.2660 | $842.27 | $842.25 | $842.30 | |