| 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 | 5.846% | $8.817 | $8.82 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.58 | 8.112% | $145.4971 | $145.50 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.51 | 8.801% | $37.5472 | $37.55 | $37.55 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.49 | 8.805% | $51.6715 | $51.67 | $51.65 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.27 | 9.811% | $154.0319 | $154.03 | $154.05 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.77 | 13.567% | $256.4002 | $256.40 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.86 | 6.474% | $94.6128 | $94.61 | $94.60 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.81 | $748.5777 | $748.58 | $748.55 | $748.50 | |