| 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 | $7.99 | 7.835% | $8.616 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.38 | 11.608% | $77.4336 | $77.43 | $77.45 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.56 | 3.874% | $96.1458 | $96.15 | $96.15 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.84 | 4.850% | $10.3172 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.72 | 5.855% | $164.8374 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.68 | 3.597% | $57.6828 | $57.68 | $57.70 | $57.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.44 | 10.649% | $96.7515 | $96.75 | $96.75 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $478.61 | $511.7843 | $511.79 | $511.80 | $511.70 | |