| 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 | $8.46 | 3.367% | $8.7448 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.75 | 3.478% | $79.4194 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.41 | 10.867% | $22.628 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $245.61 | 4.608% | $256.9277 | $256.93 | $256.95 | $256.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.53 | 4.667% | $54.9816 | $54.98 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.68 | 11.297% | $97.5852 | $97.59 | $97.60 | $97.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.53 | 10.371% | $24.8666 | $24.87 | $24.85 | $24.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.97 | $545.1533 | $545.16 | $545.20 | $545.10 | |