| 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 | $8.35 | 5.785% | $8.833 | $8.83 | $8.85 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.94 | 8.831% | $65.2333 | $65.23 | $65.25 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.58 | 5.547% | $186.3749 | $186.37 | $186.35 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.36 | 5.802% | $38.4696 | $38.47 | $38.45 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.94 | 12.178% | $56.0217 | $56.02 | $56.00 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.99 | 8.314% | $239.3631 | $239.36 | $239.35 | $239.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.49 | 8.182% | $7.021 | $7.02 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.65 | $601.3166 | $601.30 | $601.25 | $601.30 | |