| 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 | $8.25 | 6.203% | $8.7617 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.60 | 3.602% | $72.107 | $72.11 | $72.10 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.42 | 7.689% | $257.829 | $257.83 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.51 | 5.458% | $32.1752 | $32.18 | $32.20 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.91 | 7.523% | $51.5143 | $51.51 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $190.72 | 7.780% | $205.558 | $205.56 | $205.55 | $205.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.97 | 11.296% | $53.3887 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $634.38 | $681.3339 | $681.34 | $681.35 | $681.40 | |