| 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 | $8.50 | 4.129% | $8.851 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.73 | 4.263% | $82.0863 | $82.09 | $82.10 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.37 | 6.295% | $151.3322 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.91 | 5.730% | $62.2855 | $62.29 | $62.30 | $62.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.68 | 7.400% | $262.7863 | $262.79 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.61 | 3.660% | $118.8047 | $118.80 | $118.80 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.33 | 8.351% | $63.2011 | $63.20 | $63.20 | $63.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.13 | $749.3471 | $749.35 | $749.40 | $749.40 | |