| 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 | $8.26 | 8.378% | $8.952 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.66 | 5.565% | $53.4792 | $53.48 | $53.50 | $53.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.83 | 4.542% | $138.8631 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.59 | 12.752% | $216.0216 | $216.02 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.98 | 11.164% | $43.3317 | $43.33 | $43.35 | $43.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.29 | 8.783% | $44.9165 | $44.92 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.64 | 7.738% | $135.362 | $135.36 | $135.35 | $135.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.25 | $640.9261 | $640.92 | $640.90 | $641.00 | |