| 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 | 5.500% | $8.8093 | $8.81 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.56 | 11.151% | $245.1546 | $245.15 | $245.15 | $245.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.29 | 7.579% | $29.3583 | $29.36 | $29.35 | $29.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.52 | 8.657% | $239.6104 | $239.61 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.90 | 5.646% | $144.6294 | $144.63 | $144.65 | $144.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.92 | 4.530% | $169.255 | $169.26 | $169.25 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.67 | 11.762% | $272.3305 | $272.33 | $272.35 | $272.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.21 | $1,109.1475 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.15 | $1,109.20 | |