| 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 | $8.32 | 6.441% | $8.8559 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.68 | 7.850% | $173.2934 | $173.29 | $173.30 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.26 | 12.260% | $131.6361 | $131.64 | $131.65 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.72 | 4.118% | $236.0563 | $236.06 | $236.05 | $236.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.63 | 3.698% | $190.4206 | $190.42 | $190.40 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.69 | 4.276% | $180.0742 | $180.07 | $180.05 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.33 | 5.580% | $256.9078 | $256.91 | $256.90 | $256.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.63 | $1,177.2443 | $1,177.25 | $1,177.20 | $1,177.30 | |