| 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 | $8.30 | 5.667% | $8.7704 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.76 | 5.269% | $260.8145 | $260.81 | $260.80 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.58 | 12.258% | $105.051 | $105.05 | $105.05 | $105.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.97 | 6.715% | $148.3018 | $148.30 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.93 | 12.824% | $26.9988 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 11.301% | $146.1493 | $146.15 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.68 | 8.472% | $207.9191 | $207.92 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.53 | $904.0049 | $904.00 | $903.95 | $904.00 | |