| 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 | $8.55 | 4.537% | $8.9379 | $8.94 | $8.95 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.52 | 12.645% | $81.6902 | $81.69 | $81.70 | $81.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.93 | 13.774% | $199.0249 | $199.02 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.40 | 8.392% | $31.8672 | $31.87 | $31.85 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.31 | 6.642% | $84.5778 | $84.58 | $84.60 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.33 | 3.310% | $15.8374 | $15.84 | $15.85 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.66 | 8.309% | $133.9349 | $133.93 | $133.95 | $133.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $503.70 | $555.8703 | $555.87 | $555.90 | $555.80 | |