| 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 | $8.28 | 6.589% | $8.8256 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.41 | 8.616% | $16.7377 | $16.74 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.52 | 4.635% | $34.0273 | $34.03 | $34.05 | $34.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.32 | 13.805% | $278.0484 | $278.05 | $278.05 | $278.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.89 | 5.140% | $52.4543 | $52.45 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.77 | 4.742% | $91.9321 | $91.93 | $91.95 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.75 | 4.698% | $189.2416 | $189.24 | $189.25 | $189.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $618.94 | $671.2670 | $671.27 | $671.35 | $671.10 | |