| 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 | $8.47 | 5.282% | $8.9174 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.47 | 7.639% | $19.8809 | $19.88 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.96 | 12.364% | $38.1588 | $38.16 | $38.15 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.27 | 4.234% | $92.0074 | $92.01 | $92.00 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.42 | 10.244% | $5.9752 | $5.98 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.27 | 4.674% | $207.5371 | $207.54 | $207.55 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.61 | 9.493% | $209.7995 | $209.80 | $209.80 | $209.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.47 | $582.2763 | $582.29 | $582.30 | $582.30 | |