| 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 | $8.43 | 5.804% | $8.9193 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.55 | 8.866% | $60.4751 | $60.48 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.78 | 7.627% | $136.4495 | $136.45 | $136.45 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.94 | 11.180% | $276.7715 | $276.77 | $276.75 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.70 | 4.659% | $81.32 | $81.32 | $81.30 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.95 | 6.165% | $67.8925 | $67.89 | $67.90 | $67.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.54 | 10.443% | $49.1913 | $49.19 | $49.20 | $49.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.89 | $681.0192 | $681.02 | $681.00 | $681.00 | |