| 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 | $7.87 | 12.450% | $8.8498 | $8.85 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.59 | 8.576% | $44.071 | $44.07 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.46 | 11.191% | $43.876 | $43.88 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.74 | 8.298% | $269.3804 | $269.38 | $269.40 | $269.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.64 | 11.862% | $147.2551 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.80 | 4.241% | $194.7222 | $194.72 | $194.70 | $194.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.27 | 6.283% | $218.1671 | $218.17 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $860.37 | $926.3216 | $926.33 | $926.30 | $926.40 | |