| 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 | $7.96 | 6.718% | $8.4948 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.88 | 8.781% | $233.7486 | $233.75 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.87 | 5.483% | $20.9595 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.63 | 10.188% | $61.2976 | $61.30 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.56 | 11.365% | $86.3747 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $108.69 | 10.443% | $120.0405 | $120.04 | $120.05 | $120.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.42 | 9.558% | $68.3861 | $68.39 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.01 | $599.3018 | $599.30 | $599.30 | $599.30 | |