| 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 | $7.80 | 10.125% | $8.5898 | $8.59 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.35 | 5.684% | $127.1907 | $127.19 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.56 | 5.147% | $118.3535 | $118.35 | $118.35 | $118.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.48 | 7.278% | $167.8686 | $167.87 | $167.85 | $167.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.97 | 10.280% | $168.6953 | $168.70 | $168.70 | $168.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.70 | 4.539% | $228.6268 | $228.63 | $228.65 | $228.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.74 | 8.301% | $161.0869 | $161.09 | $161.10 | $161.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $917.60 | $980.4116 | $980.42 | $980.45 | $980.50 | |