| 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 | $8.37 | 5.870% | $8.8613 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.46 | 10.798% | $170.0306 | $170.03 | $170.05 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.27 | 11.388% | $207.4824 | $207.48 | $207.50 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.39 | 8.173% | $77.2247 | $77.22 | $77.20 | $77.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.36 | 11.794% | $115.5503 | $115.55 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.70 | 5.371% | $82.927 | $82.93 | $82.95 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.92 | 10.687% | $209.1099 | $209.11 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $790.47 | $871.1862 | $871.18 | $871.20 | $871.20 | |