| 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 | $7.75 | 6.540% | $8.2569 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.99 | 11.502% | $160.5517 | $160.55 | $160.55 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.58 | 12.158% | $277.6808 | $277.68 | $277.70 | $277.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.47 | 5.667% | $56.5001 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.78 | 3.175% | $188.5833 | $188.58 | $188.60 | $188.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.52 | 6.351% | $252.6049 | $252.60 | $252.60 | $252.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.89 | 5.642% | $31.5764 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.98 | $975.7541 | $975.75 | $975.80 | $975.90 | |