| 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 | $7.94 | 13.211% | $8.989 | $8.99 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 6.450% | $84.6065 | $84.61 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.51 | 7.112% | $265.1129 | $265.11 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.72 | 5.703% | $211.11 | $211.11 | $211.10 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.33 | 7.259% | $139.7907 | $139.79 | $139.80 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.48 | 8.472% | $18.9609 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.37 | 5.644% | $230.6948 | $230.69 | $230.70 | $230.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $900.83 | $959.2648 | $959.26 | $959.25 | $959.30 | |