| 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 | $8.50 | 5.695% | $8.9841 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.70 | 6.617% | $110.5618 | $110.56 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.37 | 8.132% | $41.4902 | $41.49 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.38 | 13.272% | $55.9337 | $55.93 | $55.95 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.55 | 12.674% | $209.0666 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.47 | 4.524% | $67.3866 | $67.39 | $67.40 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.67 | 3.423% | $165.1355 | $165.14 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.64 | $658.5585 | $658.56 | $658.60 | $658.60 | |