| 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 | $7.72 | 3.133% | $7.9619 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.36 | 3.218% | $113.9114 | $113.91 | $113.90 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.77 | 4.427% | $206.5253 | $206.53 | $206.55 | $206.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.41 | 10.757% | $79.0916 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.74 | 11.446% | $188.054 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.50 | 7.326% | $11.2692 | $11.27 | $11.25 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.78 | 7.535% | $108.3738 | $108.37 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.28 | $715.1872 | $715.18 | $715.15 | $715.30 | |