| 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 | 9.348% | $8.2011 | $8.20 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.35 | 10.139% | $55.455 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.32 | 7.607% | $213.4062 | $213.41 | $213.40 | $213.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.60 | 8.476% | $85.2621 | $85.26 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.58 | 6.293% | $156.8672 | $156.87 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.41 | 5.261% | $25.6942 | $25.69 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.46 | 4.329% | $97.5059 | $97.51 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $600.22 | $642.3917 | $642.40 | $642.35 | $642.50 | |