| 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 | $8.30 | 5.811% | $8.7823 | $8.78 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.50 | 3.373% | $55.3046 | $55.30 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.59 | 7.574% | $94.2241 | $94.22 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $104.40 | 11.504% | $116.4102 | $116.41 | $116.40 | $116.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.81 | 10.476% | $55.0281 | $55.03 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.57 | 12.142% | $78.0172 | $78.02 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.71 | 3.203% | $173.0818 | $173.08 | $173.10 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.88 | $580.8483 | $580.84 | $580.85 | $580.80 | |