| 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 | 12.453% | $8.7713 | $8.77 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.28 | 5.376% | $120.4237 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.39 | 13.373% | $198.8449 | $198.84 | $198.85 | $198.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.47 | 5.720% | $86.1301 | $86.13 | $86.15 | $86.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.45 | 10.872% | $174.568 | $174.57 | $174.55 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $212.96 | 10.783% | $235.9235 | $235.92 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $24.92 | 3.159% | $25.7072 | $25.71 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $774.27 | $850.3687 | $850.36 | $850.30 | $850.30 | |