| 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 | $8.43 | 3.511% | $8.726 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.46 | 12.569% | $38.7913 | $38.79 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.85 | 11.369% | $159.0906 | $159.09 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.77 | 4.666% | $248.8643 | $248.86 | $248.85 | $248.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.35 | 9.483% | $24.4695 | $24.47 | $24.45 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.32 | 5.383% | $43.5443 | $43.54 | $43.55 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.91 | 4.843% | $189.6715 | $189.67 | $189.65 | $189.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.09 | $713.1575 | $713.15 | $713.15 | $713.20 | |