| 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 | 8.250% | $8.1296 | $8.13 | $8.15 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.30 | 9.315% | $72.4758 | $72.48 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.54 | 5.594% | $184.3038 | $184.30 | $184.30 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.37 | 9.595% | $111.0965 | $111.10 | $111.10 | $111.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.28 | 7.752% | $238.4336 | $238.43 | $238.45 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.82 | 9.654% | $35.9884 | $35.99 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.34 | 9.450% | $143.7516 | $143.75 | $143.75 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.16 | $794.1793 | $794.18 | $794.25 | $794.20 | |