| 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 | $7.55 | 5.472% | $7.9631 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.88 | 10.196% | $131.001 | $131.00 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.31 | 9.280% | $56.0716 | $56.07 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.59 | 4.765% | $38.3335 | $38.33 | $38.35 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.51 | 6.837% | $168.279 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.46 | 11.505% | $7.2032 | $7.20 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.67 | 7.274% | $119.7929 | $119.79 | $119.80 | $119.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $489.97 | $528.6443 | $528.63 | $528.65 | $528.70 | |