| 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 | $8.50 | 5.526% | $8.9697 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.50 | 7.590% | $64.0161 | $64.02 | $64.00 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.28 | 6.300% | $33.2506 | $33.25 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.52 | 5.707% | $182.3657 | $182.37 | $182.35 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.47 | 11.506% | $171.1283 | $171.13 | $171.15 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.31 | 10.370% | $22.4161 | $22.42 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.63 | 6.373% | $240.0094 | $240.01 | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $671.21 | $722.1559 | $722.17 | $722.10 | $722.20 | |