| 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 | $8.39 | 4.190% | $8.7415 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.91 | 6.863% | $39.4431 | $39.44 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.42 | 9.227% | $165.3915 | $165.39 | $165.40 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.44 | 9.205% | $273.493 | $273.49 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.36 | 5.489% | $110.0883 | $110.09 | $110.10 | $110.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.71 | 11.480% | $168.0115 | $168.01 | $168.00 | $168.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.72 | 11.286% | $112.0873 | $112.09 | $112.10 | $112.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.95 | $877.2562 | $877.25 | $877.30 | $877.20 | |