| 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 | 7.580% | $8.9829 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.27 | 5.367% | $138.3153 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.28 | 8.131% | $30.5794 | $30.58 | $30.60 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.35 | 10.542% | $276.7419 | $276.74 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.51 | 12.160% | $164.3256 | $164.33 | $164.35 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.50 | 10.571% | $252.6547 | $252.65 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.62 | 6.486% | $190.2053 | $190.21 | $190.20 | $190.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.88 | $1,061.8051 | $1,061.81 | $1,061.85 | $1,061.80 | |