| 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 | $8.42 | 6.502% | $8.9675 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.42 | 10.764% | $83.5382 | $83.54 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.50 | 10.375% | $60.1544 | $60.15 | $60.15 | $60.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.40 | 8.600% | $50.3904 | $50.39 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.32 | 3.259% | $121.1435 | $121.14 | $121.15 | $121.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.30 | 3.614% | $180.5992 | $180.60 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.76 | 13.262% | $112.9902 | $112.99 | $113.00 | $113.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.12 | $617.7834 | $617.78 | $617.80 | $617.80 | |