| 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 | $8.51 | 5.352% | $8.9655 | $8.97 | $8.95 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.44 | 9.241% | $36.5302 | $36.53 | $36.55 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.27 | 4.655% | $142.6134 | $142.61 | $142.60 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.35 | 4.671% | $258.9037 | $258.90 | $258.90 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.68 | 3.136% | $99.7119 | $99.71 | $99.70 | $99.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.83 | 7.515% | $238.5005 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $56.61 | 11.373% | $63.0483 | $63.05 | $63.05 | $63.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.69 | $848.2735 | $848.27 | $848.25 | $848.20 | |