| 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 | $7.55 | 12.301% | $8.4787 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.54 | 6.318% | $141.9771 | $141.98 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.81 | 3.280% | $78.2966 | $78.30 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.90 | 4.403% | $136.6635 | $136.66 | $136.65 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.35 | 9.251% | $91.0607 | $91.06 | $91.05 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.31 | 6.762% | $28.0891 | $28.09 | $28.10 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.79 | 12.559% | $34.6569 | $34.66 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $488.25 | $519.2226 | $519.23 | $519.25 | $519.40 | |