| 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 | $7.64 | 9.538% | $8.3687 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.48 | 4.745% | $83.2513 | $83.25 | $83.25 | $83.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.79 | 12.532% | $164.0604 | $164.06 | $164.05 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.98 | 11.145% | $148.9121 | $148.91 | $148.90 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.83 | 3.817% | $138.9383 | $138.94 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.83 | 9.787% | $42.6303 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.94 | 11.489% | $232.9451 | $232.95 | $232.95 | $232.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.49 | $819.1062 | $819.11 | $819.10 | $819.10 | |