| 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 | $7.69 | 10.335% | $8.4848 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.59 | 4.527% | $87.3741 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.26 | 13.691% | $231.0883 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.92 | 3.630% | $86.9663 | $86.97 | $86.95 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.60 | 11.265% | $65.2013 | $65.20 | $65.20 | $65.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.70 | 12.678% | $32.3386 | $32.34 | $32.35 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.96 | 13.257% | $105.2837 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.72 | $616.7371 | $616.73 | $616.75 | $616.80 | |