| 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 | 6.745% | $8.8278 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.31 | 3.697% | $58.3918 | $58.39 | $58.40 | $58.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.79 | 9.716% | $259.7965 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.58 | 7.133% | $181.6761 | $181.68 | $181.70 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.72 | 8.803% | $141.1393 | $141.14 | $141.15 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.47 | 9.784% | $221.1818 | $221.18 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.47 | 13.851% | $156.511 | $156.51 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.61 | $1,027.5243 | $1,027.53 | $1,027.60 | $1,027.50 | |