| 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 | $7.98 | 12.578% | $8.9837 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.79 | 13.290% | $100.5902 | $100.59 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.60 | 5.826% | $104.3444 | $104.34 | $104.35 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.26 | 10.600% | $201.5796 | $201.58 | $201.60 | $201.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.34 | 10.425% | $207.9744 | $207.97 | $207.95 | $208.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.30 | 10.533% | $173.8684 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.43 | 3.688% | $15.9991 | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $738.70 | $813.3398 | $813.33 | $813.35 | $813.40 | |