| 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 | $7.40 | 5.272% | $7.7901 | $7.79 | $7.80 | $7.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.40 | 9.805% | $60.832 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.94 | 12.718% | $59.6729 | $59.67 | $59.65 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.73 | 8.365% | $9.4603 | $9.46 | $9.45 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $75.31 | 10.709% | $83.3749 | $83.37 | $83.35 | $83.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.95 | 10.128% | $34.0846 | $34.08 | $34.10 | $34.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.57 | 13.518% | $26.7562 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $254.30 | $281.9710 | $281.96 | $281.95 | $282.10 | |