| 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 | $8.30 | 5.105% | $8.7237 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.65 | 8.174% | $88.3241 | $88.32 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.55 | 5.711% | $115.8064 | $115.81 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.95 | 9.479% | $77.6754 | $77.68 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.45 | 5.736% | $131.5885 | $131.59 | $131.60 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.96 | 5.727% | $219.8699 | $219.87 | $219.85 | $219.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.76 | 12.264% | $6.4664 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.62 | $648.4544 | $648.46 | $648.40 | $648.50 | |