| 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 | $7.70 | 3.687% | $7.9839 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.46 | 6.840% | $52.8431 | $52.84 | $52.85 | $52.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.72 | 13.691% | $265.7186 | $265.72 | $265.70 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.54 | 8.276% | $226.8815 | $226.88 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.96 | 10.383% | $270.3942 | $270.39 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.99 | 3.306% | $22.717 | $22.72 | $22.70 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.84 | 9.757% | $39.3369 | $39.34 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $803.21 | $885.8752 | $885.87 | $885.90 | $885.80 | |