| 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 | $7.81 | 13.679% | $8.8783 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.70 | 9.507% | $34.7137 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.82 | 8.196% | $265.9674 | $265.97 | $265.95 | $266.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.45 | 12.864% | $140.4592 | $140.46 | $140.45 | $140.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.83 | 4.660% | $200.7693 | $200.77 | $200.75 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.85 | 6.663% | $202.4997 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $101.46 | 6.630% | $108.1868 | $108.19 | $108.20 | $108.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $892.92 | $961.4744 | $961.48 | $961.45 | $961.60 | |