| 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 | 10.647% | $8.5419 | $8.54 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.90 | 7.673% | $173.2459 | $173.25 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.81 | 7.567% | $53.5791 | $53.58 | $53.60 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.67 | 6.829% | $101.135 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.26 | 6.141% | $25.7498 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.50 | 11.769% | $165.977 | $165.98 | $166.00 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.90 | 11.616% | $21.0954 | $21.10 | $21.10 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.76 | $549.3241 | $549.34 | $549.40 | $549.20 | |