| 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 | $7.55 | 4.121% | $7.8611 | $7.86 | $7.85 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.41 | 4.146% | $171.2264 | $171.23 | $171.25 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.55 | 7.379% | $13.4761 | $13.48 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.44 | 11.272% | $181.863 | $181.86 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.38 | 8.582% | $115.5095 | $115.51 | $115.50 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.96 | 11.211% | $11.0766 | $11.08 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.89 | 10.348% | $87.0535 | $87.05 | $87.05 | $87.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $543.18 | $588.0662 | $588.07 | $588.10 | $588.20 | |