| 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 | $8.36 | 7.284% | $8.9689 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.67 | 3.640% | $81.5336 | $81.53 | $81.55 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.74 | 12.146% | $91.6681 | $91.67 | $91.65 | $91.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.99 | 8.226% | $110.3797 | $110.38 | $110.40 | $110.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.61 | 8.453% | $256.6106 | $256.61 | $256.60 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.71 | 7.307% | $119.8726 | $119.87 | $119.85 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.32 | 5.327% | $217.3107 | $217.31 | $217.30 | $217.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.40 | $886.3442 | $886.34 | $886.30 | $886.40 | |