| 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 | $5.25 | 8.675% | $5.7054 | $5.71 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.49 | 6.774% | $108.3649 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.92 | 5.487% | $40.0007 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.93 | 8.675% | $180.3244 | $180.32 | $180.30 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.43 | 7.188% | $170.8898 | $170.89 | $170.90 | $170.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.65 | 3.318% | $185.6108 | $185.61 | $185.60 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.25 | 7.692% | $9.9615 | $9.96 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $658.92 | $700.8575 | $700.85 | $700.80 | $700.90 | |