| 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 | $8.41 | 5.514% | $8.8737 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.36 | 11.275% | $82.7441 | $82.74 | $82.75 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $193.51 | 5.587% | $204.3214 | $204.32 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.96 | 9.159% | $123.306 | $123.31 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.87 | 4.747% | $6.1486 | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $133.84 | 8.629% | $145.3891 | $145.39 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $80.98 | 8.293% | $87.6957 | $87.70 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $609.93 | $658.4786 | $658.48 | $658.45 | $658.40 | |