| 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 | $7.50 | 6.614% | $7.9961 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.80 | 5.850% | $74.9418 | $74.94 | $74.95 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.84 | 6.477% | $106.3066 | $106.31 | $106.30 | $106.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.99 | 11.296% | $169.1588 | $169.16 | $169.15 | $169.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.68 | 9.455% | $101.4429 | $101.44 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.50 | 6.743% | $180.9294 | $180.93 | $180.95 | $180.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.39 | 7.859% | $132.0086 | $132.01 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.70 | $772.7842 | $772.79 | $772.80 | $772.70 | |