| 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 | $8.53 | 4.865% | $8.945 | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.67 | 10.498% | $263.7256 | $263.73 | $263.75 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.29 | 11.510% | $28.2009 | $28.20 | $28.20 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.80 | 5.338% | $52.4583 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.46 | 6.634% | $241.4834 | $241.48 | $241.50 | $241.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $132.34 | 7.783% | $142.64 | $142.64 | $142.65 | $142.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.81 | 6.424% | $214.7743 | $214.77 | $214.75 | $214.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.90 | $952.2275 | $952.23 | $952.25 | $952.20 | |