| 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 | $8.29 | 6.128% | $8.798 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.32 | 10.527% | $8.0906 | $8.09 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.29 | 5.187% | $72.8841 | $72.88 | $72.90 | $72.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.39 | 10.863% | $197.7685 | $197.77 | $197.75 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.33 | 4.605% | $111.2265 | $111.23 | $111.25 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.45 | 6.445% | $169.7266 | $169.73 | $169.75 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.43 | 11.644% | $241.6311 | $241.63 | $241.65 | $241.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $745.50 | $810.1254 | $810.13 | $810.20 | $810.10 | |