| 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 | $7.79 | 7.789% | $8.3968 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.28 | 3.703% | $37.6234 | $37.62 | $37.60 | $37.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.74 | 9.605% | $257.2868 | $257.29 | $257.30 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.86 | 9.723% | $73.3608 | $73.36 | $73.35 | $73.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.39 | 13.802% | $181.389 | $181.39 | $181.40 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.31 | 8.249% | $142.1418 | $142.14 | $142.15 | $142.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.74 | 4.515% | $141.8687 | $141.87 | $141.85 | $141.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.11 | $842.0673 | $842.07 | $842.05 | $842.10 | |