| 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 | $8.43 | 6.405% | $8.9699 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $229.56 | 9.229% | $250.7461 | $250.75 | $250.75 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.41 | 4.192% | $171.3021 | $171.30 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.45 | 3.344% | $151.3473 | $151.35 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.55 | 13.555% | $157.3305 | $157.33 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.49 | 13.815% | $21.0444 | $21.04 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.83 | 9.736% | $19.5659 | $19.57 | $19.55 | $19.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.72 | $780.3062 | $780.31 | $780.30 | $780.20 | |