| 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 | 3.479% | $8.7129 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $163.99 | 13.624% | $186.332 | $186.33 | $186.35 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.44 | 4.389% | $114.2433 | $114.24 | $114.25 | $114.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.59 | 8.505% | $9.3206 | $9.32 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.99 | 10.747% | $250.2771 | $250.28 | $250.30 | $250.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.76 | 13.691% | $147.5254 | $147.53 | $147.55 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.80 | 8.669% | $10.6496 | $10.65 | $10.65 | $10.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $655.99 | $727.0609 | $727.06 | $727.10 | $726.90 | |