| 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 | $8.43 | 4.204% | $8.7844 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.82 | 9.678% | $19.5446 | $19.54 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.43 | 3.670% | $221.2629 | $221.26 | $221.25 | $221.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.34 | 10.737% | $189.7368 | $189.74 | $189.75 | $189.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.83 | 3.477% | $235.7516 | $235.75 | $235.75 | $235.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 7.824% | $128.2027 | $128.20 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.92 | 8.448% | $231.992 | $231.99 | $232.00 | $232.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $971.67 | $1,035.2750 | $1,035.26 | $1,035.30 | $1,035.30 | |