| 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 | $8.58 | 3.385% | $8.8704 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.71 | 8.143% | $20.2336 | $20.23 | $20.25 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.93 | 7.279% | $165.1346 | $165.13 | $165.15 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.98 | 10.356% | $244.9682 | $244.97 | $244.95 | $245.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $120.93 | 5.768% | $127.9052 | $127.91 | $127.90 | $127.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $162.26 | 4.276% | $169.1982 | $169.20 | $169.20 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.52 | 11.592% | $224.8802 | $224.88 | $224.90 | $224.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $887.91 | $961.1904 | $961.19 | $961.20 | $961.20 | |