| 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 | $8.50 | 4.649% | $8.8952 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $158.88 | 11.857% | $177.7184 | $177.72 | $177.70 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.43 | 8.482% | $164.2743 | $164.27 | $164.25 | $164.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.93 | 9.183% | $193.1775 | $193.18 | $193.20 | $193.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.63 | 7.413% | $38.2713 | $38.27 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.83 | 5.476% | $58.8873 | $58.89 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.27 | 3.643% | $221.0394 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $800.47 | $862.2634 | $862.27 | $862.25 | $862.30 | |