| 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 | $8.40 | 5.499% | $8.8619 | $8.86 | $8.85 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.75 | 7.161% | $191.5503 | $191.55 | $191.55 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.96 | 5.441% | $55.8416 | $55.84 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.54 | 5.625% | $107.2516 | $107.25 | $107.25 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.57 | 7.496% | $74.785 | $74.79 | $74.80 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.51 | 9.612% | $180.3227 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.61 | 9.244% | $203.8602 | $203.86 | $203.85 | $203.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.34 | $822.4733 | $822.47 | $822.45 | $822.60 | |