| 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 | $7.91 | 5.445% | $8.3407 | $8.34 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.48 | 7.125% | $172.9855 | $172.99 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.86 | 3.755% | $113.9852 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.56 | 7.694% | $135.2206 | $135.22 | $135.20 | $135.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.44 | 12.530% | $33.1288 | $33.13 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.73 | 10.591% | $48.3614 | $48.36 | $48.35 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.52 | 7.775% | $57.6812 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.50 | $569.7034 | $569.71 | $569.75 | $569.70 | |