| 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 | $8.42 | 3.321% | $8.6996 | $8.70 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.82 | 3.234% | $117.5009 | $117.50 | $117.50 | $117.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.84 | 9.518% | $73.2018 | $73.20 | $73.20 | $73.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.46 | 3.857% | $135.4918 | $135.49 | $135.50 | $135.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.44 | 9.219% | $175.231 | $175.23 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.93 | 5.615% | $51.6774 | $51.68 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.37 | 8.346% | $19.9032 | $19.90 | $19.90 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.28 | $581.7057 | $581.70 | $581.75 | $581.70 | |