| 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 | $8.59 | 3.828% | $8.9188 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.27 | 3.829% | $85.4201 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.62 | 4.734% | $42.543 | $42.54 | $42.55 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.78 | 9.363% | $265.5115 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.62 | 4.726% | $248.8499 | $248.85 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.36 | 9.535% | $149.3619 | $149.36 | $149.35 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.40 | 12.359% | $277.9762 | $277.98 | $278.00 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.64 | $1,078.5814 | $1,078.58 | $1,078.55 | $1,078.50 | |