| 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 | $8.36 | 4.576% | $8.7426 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.86 | 13.110% | $68.8387 | $68.84 | $68.85 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.35 | 10.492% | $176.069 | $176.07 | $176.05 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.47 | 11.478% | $28.3934 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.45 | 9.338% | $230.1018 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.29 | 8.790% | $23.1614 | $23.16 | $23.15 | $23.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.46 | 5.125% | $47.7898 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $531.24 | $583.0967 | $583.09 | $583.10 | $583.10 | |