| 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 | $8.38 | 3.739% | $8.6933 | $8.69 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.67 | 7.579% | $88.9356 | $88.94 | $88.95 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.53 | 13.444% | $261.5225 | $261.52 | $261.50 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.92 | 12.654% | $69.7554 | $69.76 | $69.75 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.78 | 12.142% | $7.6032 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.73 | 3.273% | $107.1251 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.88 | 3.125% | $32.8763 | $32.88 | $32.90 | $32.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.89 | $576.5114 | $576.52 | $576.55 | $576.50 | |