| 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 | $7.84 | 6.758% | $8.3698 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.96 | 13.866% | $6.7864 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.37 | 3.636% | $37.6924 | $37.69 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.78 | 8.481% | $46.4082 | $46.41 | $46.40 | $46.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.45 | 11.831% | $120.1624 | $120.16 | $120.15 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.81 | 7.857% | $35.3879 | $35.39 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.81 | 11.395% | $144.6018 | $144.60 | $144.60 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $363.02 | $399.4089 | $399.41 | $399.40 | $399.50 | |