| 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 | $8.27 | 5.142% | $8.6952 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.75 | 9.607% | $40.2806 | $40.28 | $40.30 | $40.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $154.94 | 5.821% | $163.9591 | $163.96 | $163.95 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.30 | 5.298% | $148.7861 | $148.79 | $148.80 | $148.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $166.57 | 12.628% | $187.6045 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.67 | 7.812% | $256.2368 | $256.24 | $256.25 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.71 | 13.171% | $230.5406 | $230.54 | $230.55 | $230.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $949.21 | $1,036.1029 | $1,036.11 | $1,036.15 | $1,036.10 | |