| 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 | $8.50 | 4.419% | $8.8756 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.37 | 7.202% | $81.8702 | $81.87 | $81.85 | $81.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.65 | 13.832% | $10.9848 | $10.98 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.29 | 13.623% | $257.1175 | $257.12 | $257.10 | $257.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.60 | 5.291% | $184.891 | $184.89 | $184.90 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.44 | 7.242% | $178.4936 | $178.49 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.62 | 6.219% | $163.1736 | $163.17 | $163.15 | $163.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.47 | $885.4063 | $885.40 | $885.40 | $885.50 | |