| 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 | 3.587% | $8.5666 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.88 | 7.845% | $87.225 | $87.23 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.94 | 7.743% | $74.278 | $74.28 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $140.99 | 11.159% | $156.7231 | $156.72 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.57 | 7.686% | $199.8329 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.82 | 9.296% | $113.4711 | $113.47 | $113.45 | $113.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.58 | 13.578% | $110.8294 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.05 | $750.9261 | $750.93 | $750.95 | $750.90 | |