| 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 | $8.53 | 5.408% | $8.9913 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.90 | 7.736% | $8.5111 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.95 | 10.808% | $25.4304 | $25.43 | $25.45 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.57 | 5.117% | $170.8887 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.79 | 12.396% | $200.9528 | $200.95 | $200.95 | $201.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.69 | 5.534% | $231.8476 | $231.85 | $231.85 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.87 | 11.485% | $36.6451 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.30 | $683.2670 | $683.27 | $683.30 | $683.20 | |