| 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 | $7.89 | 10.609% | $8.7271 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.73 | 7.656% | $65.3795 | $65.38 | $65.40 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $153.85 | 11.798% | $172.0012 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.99 | 9.328% | $166.1676 | $166.17 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.39 | 7.360% | $37.9947 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.40 | 8.521% | $65.5467 | $65.55 | $65.55 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.74 | 4.752% | $83.5292 | $83.53 | $83.55 | $83.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.99 | $599.3460 | $599.35 | $599.40 | $599.30 | |