| 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 | $7.29 | 9.312% | $7.9688 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.70 | 10.436% | $70.3477 | $70.35 | $70.35 | $70.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.62 | 4.678% | $84.3914 | $84.39 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.82 | 11.240% | $24.2726 | $24.27 | $24.25 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.43 | 5.616% | $148.3165 | $148.32 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.40 | 13.297% | $97.8886 | $97.89 | $97.90 | $97.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $230.30 | 8.543% | $249.9745 | $249.97 | $249.95 | $250.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $630.56 | $683.1601 | $683.16 | $683.10 | $683.20 | |