| 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 | $5.36 | 8.545% | $5.818 | $5.82 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.40 | 10.439% | $64.4964 | $64.50 | $64.50 | $64.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.85 | 3.449% | $122.9491 | $122.95 | $122.95 | $122.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.55 | 12.162% | $46.6033 | $46.60 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.82 | 4.214% | $8.1495 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $200.92 | 3.755% | $208.4645 | $208.46 | $208.45 | $208.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.33 | 11.293% | $250.7765 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.23 | $707.2573 | $707.26 | $707.25 | $707.20 | |