| 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 | $7.95 | 6.655% | $8.4791 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.99 | 4.538% | $169.3411 | $169.34 | $169.35 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.60 | 3.758% | $10.9983 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.98 | 9.558% | $129.2565 | $129.26 | $129.25 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.87 | 3.560% | $167.6326 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.30 | 5.435% | $155.3058 | $155.31 | $155.30 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.25 | 4.217% | $171.1764 | $171.18 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.94 | $812.1898 | $812.20 | $812.25 | $812.20 | |