| 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 | $8.27 | 3.617% | $8.5691 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.47 | 7.436% | $67.1153 | $67.12 | $67.10 | $67.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.73 | 8.219% | $18.105 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.43 | 13.128% | $33.2936 | $33.29 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.42 | 10.461% | $130.8079 | $130.81 | $130.80 | $130.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.61 | 11.771% | $91.2163 | $91.22 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.55 | 11.587% | $198.1227 | $198.12 | $198.10 | $198.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.48 | $547.2299 | $547.24 | $547.15 | $547.20 | |