| 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 | 4.722% | $8.7652 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.42 | 6.335% | $17.4602 | $17.46 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.32 | 10.473% | $77.6846 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.83 | 4.696% | $155.8191 | $155.82 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.86 | 7.351% | $94.3186 | $94.32 | $94.30 | $94.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.51 | 9.805% | $81.8157 | $81.82 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.55 | 12.655% | $207.9048 | $207.90 | $207.90 | $207.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $590.86 | $643.7682 | $643.77 | $643.70 | $643.80 | |