| 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 | $8.54 | 5.286% | $8.9914 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.87 | 5.264% | $95.6534 | $95.65 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.90 | 10.650% | $88.4094 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.44 | 13.639% | $58.4559 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.41 | 3.622% | $219.0673 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.86 | 3.425% | $110.52 | $110.52 | $110.50 | $110.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.64 | 5.447% | $15.4374 | $15.44 | $15.45 | $15.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $563.66 | $596.5348 | $596.54 | $596.50 | $596.60 | |