| 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 | $8.31 | 5.703% | $8.7839 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $250.30 | 11.592% | $279.3148 | $279.31 | $279.30 | $279.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.29 | 12.505% | $247.8373 | $247.84 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.36 | 3.397% | $237.1514 | $237.15 | $237.15 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.65 | 12.328% | $23.1957 | $23.20 | $23.20 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.92 | 11.141% | $6.5795 | $6.58 | $6.60 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.50 | 10.621% | $195.2461 | $195.25 | $195.25 | $195.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $911.33 | $998.1087 | $998.11 | $998.15 | $998.10 | |