| 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 | $8.39 | 4.606% | $8.7764 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.93 | 10.205% | $80.3725 | $80.37 | $80.35 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.37 | 11.329% | $37.1505 | $37.15 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $14.47 | 10.674% | $16.0145 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $235.56 | 6.412% | $250.6641 | $250.66 | $250.65 | $250.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.53 | 4.148% | $143.2347 | $143.23 | $143.25 | $143.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.38 | 3.783% | $39.8319 | $39.83 | $39.85 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.63 | $576.0446 | $576.03 | $576.05 | $576.10 | |