| 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 | $8.25 | 3.384% | $8.5292 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.55 | 10.587% | $131.1009 | $131.10 | $131.10 | $131.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.51 | 6.722% | $189.4422 | $189.44 | $189.45 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $213.98 | 4.225% | $223.0207 | $223.02 | $223.00 | $223.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.85 | 10.214% | $37.3074 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.41 | 11.258% | $26.0455 | $26.05 | $26.05 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.48 | 11.868% | $32.9787 | $32.98 | $33.00 | $33.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.03 | $648.4246 | $648.43 | $648.45 | $648.30 | |