| 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 | $8.69 | 3.426% | $8.9877 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.59 | 12.228% | $115.1347 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.67 | 6.177% | $138.7415 | $138.74 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.32 | 11.107% | $105.9072 | $105.91 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $218.82 | 8.561% | $237.5532 | $237.55 | $237.55 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.82 | 13.504% | $274.4754 | $274.48 | $274.50 | $274.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $182.30 | 5.855% | $192.9737 | $192.97 | $192.95 | $193.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $980.21 | $1,073.7734 | $1,073.77 | $1,073.80 | $1,073.80 | |