| 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 | 8.497% | $8.9619 | $8.96 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.60 | 9.777% | $93.9691 | $93.97 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.80 | 11.393% | $165.7528 | $165.75 | $165.75 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.70 | 12.218% | $12.0073 | $12.01 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.93 | 8.686% | $60.7881 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.52 | 6.274% | $240.7319 | $240.73 | $240.75 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.44 | 4.623% | $149.025 | $149.03 | $149.05 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.25 | $731.2361 | $731.24 | $731.25 | $731.30 | |