| 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 | $8.29 | 3.325% | $8.5656 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.70 | 13.692% | $65.6003 | $65.60 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.52 | 12.700% | $116.667 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.64 | 13.409% | $195.7893 | $195.79 | $195.80 | $195.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.52 | 10.664% | $52.5875 | $52.59 | $52.60 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.54 | 12.660% | $158.3324 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.54 | 5.453% | $245.2204 | $245.22 | $245.20 | $245.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $762.75 | $842.7625 | $842.77 | $842.75 | $842.80 | |