| 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 | $8.37 | 5.501% | $8.8304 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $218.38 | 13.286% | $247.394 | $247.39 | $247.40 | $247.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $217.79 | 9.486% | $238.4496 | $238.45 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $235.58 | 8.269% | $255.0601 | $255.06 | $255.05 | $255.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.67 | 4.596% | $197.3413 | $197.34 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.42 | 13.410% | $45.8403 | $45.84 | $45.85 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.96 | 3.266% | $174.4782 | $174.48 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.17 | $1,167.3939 | $1,167.39 | $1,167.45 | $1,167.30 | |