| 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 | 6.481% | $8.9657 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.26 | 9.640% | $148.2991 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.99 | 7.598% | $84.9917 | $84.99 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.59 | 12.245% | $127.4991 | $127.50 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.86 | 11.748% | $27.7806 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.28 | 5.731% | $7.6972 | $7.70 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.68 | 4.338% | $16.3602 | $16.36 | $16.35 | $16.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $384.08 | $421.5936 | $421.60 | $421.60 | $421.70 | |