| 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 | $7.80 | 7.284% | $8.3682 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.31 | 12.538% | $16.1042 | $16.10 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.67 | 13.380% | $73.3228 | $73.32 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $146.26 | 6.121% | $155.2126 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.78 | 6.774% | $49.9489 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.93 | 10.141% | $248.8416 | $248.84 | $248.85 | $248.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.26 | 8.681% | $81.7933 | $81.79 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.01 | $633.5916 | $633.58 | $633.55 | $633.50 | |