| 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 | $7.90 | 3.446% | $8.1722 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.70 | 5.556% | $45.0724 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.73 | 6.308% | $12.4699 | $12.47 | $12.45 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.33 | 4.586% | $29.6292 | $29.63 | $29.65 | $29.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.87 | 12.663% | $216.1665 | $216.17 | $216.15 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.99 | 3.338% | $239.7338 | $239.73 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.74 | 8.250% | $35.4411 | $35.44 | $35.45 | $35.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.26 | $586.6851 | $586.68 | $586.65 | $586.70 | |