| 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 | $8.75 | 5.535% | $9.2343 | $9.23 | $9.25 | $9.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.44 | 11.272% | $62.8019 | $62.80 | $62.80 | $62.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.60 | 8.106% | $10.3782 | $10.38 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.97 | 3.594% | $222.696 | $222.70 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.93 | 4.750% | $257.6117 | $257.61 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.33 | 6.387% | $7.7982 | $7.80 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.33 | 5.726% | $143.079 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.35 | $713.5993 | $713.60 | $713.65 | $713.60 | |