| 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 | $8.35 | 7.623% | $8.9865 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.67 | 6.146% | $32.555 | $32.56 | $32.55 | $32.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $202.93 | 12.853% | $229.0126 | $229.01 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.70 | 11.699% | $194.0212 | $194.02 | $194.00 | $194.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $138.61 | 7.321% | $148.7576 | $148.76 | $148.75 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.93 | 6.165% | $33.8985 | $33.90 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.78 | 3.248% | $142.2551 | $142.26 | $142.25 | $142.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.97 | $789.4865 | $789.50 | $789.45 | $789.60 | |