| 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 | $8.35 | 5.115% | $8.7771 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.95 | 6.864% | $92.9182 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $206.58 | 6.209% | $219.4066 | $219.41 | $219.40 | $219.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.92 | 4.617% | $165.2112 | $165.21 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.69 | 3.685% | $7.9734 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.67 | 10.752% | $233.3212 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $184.40 | 9.277% | $201.5068 | $201.51 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $862.56 | $929.1145 | $929.12 | $929.05 | $929.10 | |