| 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 | 5.599% | $8.8914 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.76 | 6.780% | $140.6933 | $140.69 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.70 | 8.655% | $75.7325 | $75.73 | $75.75 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.57 | 5.431% | $242.0379 | $242.04 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.98 | 4.119% | $254.0295 | $254.03 | $254.05 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.58 | 7.482% | $50.0651 | $50.07 | $50.05 | $50.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.80 | 7.566% | $165.4365 | $165.44 | $165.45 | $165.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $883.81 | $936.8862 | $936.89 | $936.95 | $936.80 | |