| 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 | $8.33 | 3.664% | $8.6352 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.64 | 7.600% | $233.1046 | $233.10 | $233.10 | $233.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.50 | 8.592% | $198.1804 | $198.18 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.38 | 5.517% | $157.6213 | $157.62 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.79 | 11.603% | $121.4129 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.82 | 13.743% | $159.0355 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.82 | 7.400% | $112.5767 | $112.58 | $112.60 | $112.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $910.28 | $990.5666 | $990.57 | $990.60 | $990.50 | |