| 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 | $8.57 | 4.195% | $8.9295 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.75 | 10.228% | $42.7134 | $42.71 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.85 | 5.367% | $185.2879 | $185.29 | $185.30 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.51 | 7.754% | $38.2634 | $38.26 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.76 | 9.556% | $21.6483 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.81 | 13.515% | $198.4356 | $198.44 | $198.45 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.31 | 7.123% | $99.9565 | $99.96 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $546.56 | $595.2346 | $595.24 | $595.25 | $595.20 | |