| 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 | $8.39 | 5.712% | $8.8692 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.86 | 5.663% | $178.4225 | $178.42 | $178.40 | $178.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.63 | 6.318% | $262.2121 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.70 | 13.728% | $30.3654 | $30.37 | $30.35 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.90 | 7.113% | $215.19 | $215.19 | $215.20 | $215.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $112.38 | 7.609% | $120.931 | $120.93 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.72 | 6.874% | $140.7744 | $140.77 | $140.75 | $140.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $895.58 | $956.7646 | $956.76 | $956.70 | $956.80 | |