| 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 | $7.59 | 5.455% | $8.004 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.27 | 4.515% | $115.2487 | $115.25 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.82 | 9.736% | $187.451 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.66 | 10.599% | $14.0018 | $14.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $61.32 | 13.442% | $69.5626 | $69.56 | $69.55 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $116.73 | 6.424% | $124.2287 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.39 | 8.754% | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.78 | $542.8468 | $542.84 | $542.85 | $542.90 | |