| 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 | $7.59 | 5.295% | $7.9919 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.83 | 8.225% | $218.4305 | $218.43 | $218.45 | $218.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.72 | 12.497% | $246.0534 | $246.05 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $159.65 | 3.858% | $165.8093 | $165.81 | $165.80 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.69 | 5.288% | $103.9087 | $103.91 | $103.90 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.27 | 8.102% | $53.2619 | $53.26 | $53.25 | $53.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.78 | 9.185% | $66.3626 | $66.36 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.53 | $861.8183 | $861.81 | $861.80 | $861.90 | |