| 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 | $7.99 | 12.318% | $8.9742 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.96 | 13.383% | $197.2411 | $197.24 | $197.25 | $197.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.64 | 5.630% | $211.936 | $211.94 | $211.95 | $211.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 8.113% | $48.067 | $48.07 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.37 | 13.207% | $6.0792 | $6.08 | $6.10 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.53 | 12.742% | $276.8154 | $276.82 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.55 | 12.258% | $113.998 | $114.00 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $779.50 | $863.1109 | $863.12 | $863.10 | $863.10 | |