| 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 | $40.46 | 8.159% | $43.7611 | $43.76 | $43.75 | $43.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.84 | 12.420% | $8.8137 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.25 | 3.705% | $8.5557 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.68 | 6.326% | $88.9736 | $88.97 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $188.62 | 13.133% | $213.3915 | $213.39 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.32 | 9.671% | $205.4357 | $205.44 | $205.45 | $205.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.60 | 10.823% | $148.0595 | $148.06 | $148.05 | $148.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $649.77 | $716.9908 | $716.99 | $716.95 | $717.10 | |