| 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 | $8.43 | 6.693% | $8.9942 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.83 | 7.818% | $267.2053 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.25 | 12.375% | $178.9572 | $178.96 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.67 | 4.106% | $87.1055 | $87.11 | $87.10 | $87.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.76 | 3.442% | $31.8188 | $31.82 | $31.80 | $31.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.50 | 13.842% | $165.6401 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.87 | 13.304% | $54.2386 | $54.24 | $54.25 | $54.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.31 | $793.9597 | $793.97 | $793.95 | $793.90 | |