| 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 | $7.99 | 5.777% | $8.4516 | $8.45 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.46 | 9.536% | $43.2229 | $43.22 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 9.453% | $10.1244 | $10.12 | $10.10 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.59 | 3.726% | $133.3813 | $133.38 | $133.40 | $133.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.60 | 10.846% | $95.9926 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.29 | 9.692% | $16.7719 | $16.77 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.55 | 9.826% | $158.7535 | $158.75 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $431.73 | $466.6982 | $466.68 | $466.65 | $466.80 | |