| 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 | $8.26 | 3.500% | $8.5491 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.32 | 6.470% | $129.1694 | $129.17 | $129.15 | $129.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.78 | 3.449% | $157.0149 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.95 | 6.430% | $141.4987 | $141.50 | $141.50 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.87 | 13.641% | $155.5404 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.80 | 3.553% | $58.8181 | $58.82 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.40 | 4.163% | $258.7409 | $258.74 | $258.75 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.38 | $909.3315 | $909.33 | $909.30 | $909.20 | |