| 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 | $7.50 | 13.162% | $8.4872 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $43.38 | 13.644% | $49.2988 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.28 | 10.758% | $80.0559 | $80.06 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.89 | 10.367% | $129.008 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.89 | 6.425% | $13.7182 | $13.72 | $13.70 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.72 | 4.791% | $206.1449 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.69 | 3.675% | $231.9106 | $231.91 | $231.90 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.35 | $718.6236 | $718.63 | $718.60 | $718.60 | |