| 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 | $7.69 | 13.668% | $8.7411 | $8.74 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.48 | 10.569% | $199.5549 | $199.55 | $199.55 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.87 | 7.373% | $256.4819 | $256.48 | $256.50 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.40 | 7.438% | $98.1983 | $98.20 | $98.20 | $98.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.87 | 6.594% | $71.2794 | $71.28 | $71.30 | $71.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.50 | 7.612% | $62.953 | $62.95 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.34 | 10.298% | $31.2585 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.15 | $728.4671 | $728.46 | $728.50 | $728.60 | |