| 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 | $8.33 | 5.700% | $8.8048 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.78 | 9.129% | $79.4241 | $79.42 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.57 | 8.134% | $66.5781 | $66.58 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.27 | 5.392% | $142.5638 | $142.56 | $142.55 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.50 | 8.582% | $91.7518 | $91.75 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.92 | 13.602% | $265.7378 | $265.74 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.80 | 9.479% | $32.6247 | $32.62 | $32.60 | $32.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.17 | $687.4851 | $687.47 | $687.45 | $687.50 | |