| 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 | $8.33 | 7.294% | $8.9376 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.53 | 5.365% | $74.3139 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.65 | 9.604% | $6.1926 | $6.19 | $6.20 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.35 | 5.399% | $65.7163 | $65.72 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.66 | 12.361% | $44.5624 | $44.56 | $44.55 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.37 | 9.594% | $239.3204 | $239.32 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.96 | 10.418% | $145.7076 | $145.71 | $145.70 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $536.85 | $584.7508 | $584.75 | $584.70 | $584.70 | |