| 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 | $53.50 | 8.568% | $58.0839 | $58.08 | $58.10 | $58.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.42 | 3.622% | $8.725 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.98 | 9.762% | $42.7852 | $42.79 | $42.80 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.82 | 10.612% | $190.0535 | $190.05 | $190.05 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.59 | 4.817% | $239.6012 | $239.60 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.29 | 3.640% | $132.9598 | $132.96 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.43 | 5.859% | $204.7631 | $204.76 | $204.75 | $204.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.03 | $876.9717 | $876.97 | $877.00 | $877.10 | |