| 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 | $8.46 | 3.702% | $8.7732 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.75 | 5.273% | $174.49 | $174.49 | $174.50 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.51 | 8.232% | $62.2442 | $62.24 | $62.25 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.40 | 11.423% | $165.3517 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.35 | 12.564% | $45.4196 | $45.42 | $45.40 | $45.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $202.35 | 3.202% | $208.8292 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.60 | 9.817% | $114.8686 | $114.87 | $114.85 | $114.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.42 | $779.9765 | $779.97 | $779.95 | $780.00 | |