| 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 | $8.28 | 6.247% | $8.7973 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.44 | 7.805% | $109.3574 | $109.36 | $109.35 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.46 | 12.841% | $71.6089 | $71.61 | $71.60 | $71.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.40 | 6.205% | $245.7584 | $245.76 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.81 | 5.202% | $39.7769 | $39.78 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.47 | 8.236% | $170.4392 | $170.44 | $170.45 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.97 | 9.785% | $163.5467 | $163.55 | $163.55 | $163.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.83 | $809.2848 | $809.30 | $809.30 | $809.30 | |