| 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 | $7.87 | 3.625% | $8.1553 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.65 | 3.502% | $15.163 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.85 | 5.783% | $241.0266 | $241.03 | $241.05 | $241.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.91 | 4.425% | $29.145 | $29.15 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.94 | 9.496% | $49.2075 | $49.21 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.54 | 10.120% | $239.555 | $239.56 | $239.55 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.62 | 5.711% | $19.6834 | $19.68 | $19.70 | $19.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.38 | $601.9358 | $601.95 | $601.95 | $602.00 | |