| 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 | $8.54 | 5.782% | $9.0338 | $9.03 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.74 | 5.719% | $145.6174 | $145.62 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.85 | 7.109% | $185.1379 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $215.81 | 12.151% | $242.0331 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.29 | 9.208% | $87.6831 | $87.68 | $87.70 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.88 | 5.401% | $68.3842 | $68.38 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.46 | 6.224% | $90.779 | $90.78 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.57 | $828.6685 | $828.66 | $828.75 | $828.60 | |