| 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 | $8.28 | 8.142% | $8.9542 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 8.399% | $75.6625 | $75.66 | $75.65 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.95 | 3.450% | $86.8463 | $86.85 | $86.85 | $86.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.80 | 6.594% | $36.0288 | $36.03 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.77 | 11.416% | $273.8271 | $273.83 | $273.85 | $273.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.84 | 10.499% | $89.3274 | $89.33 | $89.35 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.60 | 8.548% | $116.7976 | $116.80 | $116.80 | $116.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.04 | $687.4439 | $687.45 | $687.50 | $687.40 | |