| 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 | $8.53 | 5.202% | $8.9737 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.34 | 3.197% | $84.9724 | $84.97 | $84.95 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.70 | 8.518% | $49.5927 | $49.59 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.99 | 9.663% | $166.6768 | $166.68 | $166.70 | $166.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.44 | 7.741% | $249.3558 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.43 | 13.318% | $56.0131 | $56.01 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.66 | 6.285% | $265.3511 | $265.35 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $819.09 | $880.9356 | $880.93 | $880.90 | $881.10 | |