| 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 | $7.85 | 8.858% | $8.5454 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.44 | 12.463% | $191.6819 | $191.68 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.31 | 6.268% | $256.4353 | $256.44 | $256.45 | $256.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.33 | 11.591% | $55.0478 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.83 | 9.381% | $177.0113 | $177.01 | $177.00 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.60 | 5.769% | $59.8653 | $59.87 | $59.85 | $59.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.65 | 5.203% | $51.1813 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.01 | $799.7683 | $799.78 | $799.80 | $799.70 | |