| 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 | $8.35 | 4.512% | $8.7268 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.45 | 12.141% | $83.489 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $125.50 | 10.307% | $138.4353 | $138.44 | $138.45 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.88 | 11.611% | $56.7877 | $56.79 | $56.80 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.34 | 10.112% | $40.0147 | $40.01 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.53 | 9.294% | $39.9251 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.54 | 13.216% | $205.5323 | $205.53 | $205.55 | $205.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.59 | $572.9109 | $572.92 | $573.00 | $572.80 | |