| 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 | $8.65 | 3.749% | $8.9743 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.41 | 7.358% | $30.5004 | $30.50 | $30.50 | $30.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.48 | 3.644% | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.85 | $95.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.98 | 11.191% | $275.7314 | $275.73 | $275.75 | $275.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.50 | 5.468% | $59.5894 | $59.59 | $59.60 | $59.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.67 | 5.339% | $84.977 | $84.98 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.61 | 12.585% | $230.3602 | $230.36 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.30 | $785.9827 | $785.98 | $786.00 | $786.10 | |