| 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 | 6.592% | $8.975 | $8.98 | $9.00 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.49 | 6.511% | $255.0832 | $255.08 | $255.10 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 10.729% | $76.3366 | $76.34 | $76.35 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.36 | 9.410% | $20.0877 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.76 | 11.419% | $23.1306 | $23.13 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.97 | 11.461% | $26.7172 | $26.72 | $26.70 | $26.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.98 | 7.715% | $174.4768 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.92 | $584.8071 | $584.82 | $584.90 | $584.80 | |