| 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 | 6.612% | $8.9874 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.31 | 7.521% | $205.6984 | $205.70 | $205.70 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.70 | 7.523% | $40.5362 | $40.54 | $40.55 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.80 | 13.552% | $195.0823 | $195.08 | $195.10 | $195.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.91 | 12.853% | $83.4097 | $83.41 | $83.40 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.90 | 12.248% | $20.0924 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $73.98 | 3.702% | $76.7187 | $76.72 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.03 | $630.5251 | $630.53 | $630.55 | $630.50 | |