| 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 | $8.64 | 3.838% | $8.9716 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.51 | 11.190% | $20.5813 | $20.58 | $20.60 | $20.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.72 | 5.282% | $90.2477 | $90.25 | $90.25 | $90.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.98 | 8.828% | $20.6556 | $20.66 | $20.65 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.72 | 7.841% | $160.3811 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $67.65 | 5.657% | $71.477 | $71.48 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.89 | 9.414% | $206.6721 | $206.67 | $206.65 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.11 | $578.9864 | $578.99 | $579.00 | $579.10 | |