| 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 | $8.42 | 3.358% | $8.7027 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.96 | 11.683% | $177.5313 | $177.53 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.57 | 5.208% | $161.5679 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.66 | 5.840% | $228.2545 | $228.25 | $228.25 | $228.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.96 | 11.673% | $18.9397 | $18.94 | $18.95 | $18.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.66 | 3.374% | $202.2616 | $202.26 | $202.25 | $202.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.90 | 10.174% | $63.7907 | $63.79 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.13 | $861.0484 | $861.04 | $861.05 | $861.10 | |