| 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 | $7.89 | 9.514% | $8.6407 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.38 | 9.249% | $40.8373 | $40.84 | $40.85 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.41 | 9.322% | $181.9227 | $181.92 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.46 | 9.377% | $148.1621 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.43 | 4.369% | $170.5703 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.29 | 5.666% | $42.5728 | $42.57 | $42.55 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.57 | 8.765% | $249.6918 | $249.69 | $249.70 | $249.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $780.43 | $842.3977 | $842.39 | $842.35 | $842.40 | |