| 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 | $8.30 | 5.295% | $8.7395 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.40 | 11.218% | $6.0058 | $6.01 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.37 | 5.748% | $82.8747 | $82.87 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.81 | 3.684% | $29.8714 | $29.87 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.73 | 4.673% | $242.5587 | $242.56 | $242.55 | $242.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.56 | 9.473% | $160.4436 | $160.44 | $160.45 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.61 | 4.486% | $10.0411 | $10.04 | $10.05 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $508.78 | $540.5348 | $540.53 | $540.50 | $540.50 | |