| 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 | $8.58 | 4.125% | $8.9339 | $8.93 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.90 | 3.765% | $82.9082 | $82.91 | $82.90 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.46 | 12.263% | $98.1852 | $98.19 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.68 | 8.621% | $194.084 | $194.08 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.75 | 5.685% | $67.3742 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.93 | 13.231% | $133.5333 | $133.53 | $133.55 | $133.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.70 | 5.149% | $80.6493 | $80.65 | $80.65 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.00 | $665.6681 | $665.66 | $665.70 | $665.60 | |