| 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 | $7.89 | 3.486% | $8.165 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.59 | 7.452% | $37.1676 | $37.17 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.65 | 12.353% | $197.348 | $197.35 | $197.35 | $197.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.55 | 5.148% | $115.1896 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.63 | 11.114% | $14.0337 | $14.03 | $14.05 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.90 | 3.726% | $152.3735 | $152.37 | $152.35 | $152.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.66 | 3.541% | $7.9312 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $494.87 | $532.2086 | $532.21 | $532.20 | $532.20 | |