| 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 | $7.51 | 10.205% | $8.2764 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.53 | 5.109% | $22.63 | $22.63 | $22.65 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.51 | 13.574% | $187.9763 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.30 | 13.847% | $35.6341 | $35.63 | $35.65 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.66 | 4.822% | $154.7802 | $154.78 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.46 | 5.402% | $31.0514 | $31.05 | $31.05 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.53 | 6.702% | $143.5462 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $537.50 | $583.8946 | $583.90 | $584.00 | $583.90 | |