| 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 | $35.90 | 5.291% | $37.7995 | $37.80 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.46 | 4.170% | $8.8128 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.32 | 11.253% | $8.1437 | $8.14 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.29 | 12.624% | $116.3293 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.53 | 13.801% | $285.1056 | $285.11 | $285.10 | $285.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.99 | 3.581% | $251.6915 | $251.69 | $251.70 | $251.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.90 | 4.816% | $146.6376 | $146.64 | $146.65 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $788.39 | $854.5200 | $854.52 | $854.55 | $854.40 | |