| 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 | $8.63 | 4.805% | $9.0447 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.93 | 5.298% | $9.4031 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.84 | 6.473% | $100.979 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.87 | 12.450% | $219.1313 | $219.13 | $219.15 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.58 | 11.200% | $157.437 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.27 | 10.612% | $246.9634 | $246.96 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.56 | 5.302% | $233.3071 | $233.31 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.68 | $976.2656 | $976.26 | $976.30 | $976.20 | |