| 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 | $8.51 | 4.229% | $8.8699 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.71 | 6.244% | $163.3077 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.74 | 8.503% | $172.2377 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.67 | 4.266% | $125.8178 | $125.82 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.45 | 3.797% | $126.0615 | $126.06 | $126.05 | $126.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.47 | 6.641% | $115.6735 | $115.67 | $115.65 | $115.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.71 | 12.708% | $58.2813 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.26 | $770.2494 | $770.25 | $770.20 | $770.30 | |