| 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 | $8.28 | 8.408% | $8.9762 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.66 | 13.602% | $197.2812 | $197.28 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.76 | 3.333% | $257.0512 | $257.05 | $257.05 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.47 | 11.780% | $86.596 | $86.60 | $86.60 | $86.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.90 | 11.320% | $157.9631 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.98 | 6.443% | $232.0245 | $232.02 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.92 | 6.797% | $72.5365 | $72.54 | $72.55 | $72.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $935.97 | $1,012.4287 | $1,012.43 | $1,012.45 | $1,012.50 | |