| 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 | $8.34 | 4.666% | $8.7291 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.86 | 10.753% | $76.2645 | $76.26 | $76.25 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.82 | 13.840% | $216.0911 | $216.09 | $216.10 | $216.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.39 | 13.713% | $40.243 | $40.24 | $40.25 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.46 | 10.609% | $205.1355 | $205.14 | $205.15 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.84 | 6.182% | $26.3756 | $26.38 | $26.40 | $26.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.80 | 8.743% | $86.7769 | $86.78 | $86.80 | $86.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.51 | $659.6157 | $659.62 | $659.70 | $659.60 | |