| 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 | $7.81 | 9.388% | $8.5432 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.75 | 3.329% | $56.5726 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.60 | 3.579% | $122.8447 | $122.84 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.96 | 13.654% | $48.8258 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.49 | 10.602% | $250.5025 | $250.50 | $250.50 | $250.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.39 | 7.317% | $74.4673 | $74.47 | $74.45 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.87 | 9.822% | $44.8843 | $44.88 | $44.90 | $44.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.87 | $606.6404 | $606.63 | $606.65 | $606.60 | |