| 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 | $7.81 | 11.337% | $8.6954 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.25 | 7.158% | $165.2912 | $165.29 | $165.30 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.29 | 5.352% | $32.9646 | $32.96 | $32.95 | $33.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.66 | 13.710% | $111.0492 | $111.05 | $111.05 | $111.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.96 | 7.202% | $131.8156 | $131.82 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.90 | 7.450% | $97.6721 | $97.67 | $97.65 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.88 | 5.201% | $39.8501 | $39.85 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $542.75 | $587.3382 | $587.34 | $587.30 | $587.40 | |