| 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 | $8.43 | 5.170% | $8.8658 | $8.87 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.78 | 7.627% | $265.6019 | $265.60 | $265.60 | $265.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.41 | 5.850% | $164.5015 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.26 | 3.238% | $138.6073 | $138.61 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.97 | 8.794% | $187.093 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.88 | 13.762% | $45.3683 | $45.37 | $45.35 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.50 | 11.767% | $169.327 | $169.33 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $908.23 | $979.3648 | $979.37 | $979.35 | $979.40 | |