| 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 | 9.679% | $8.5001 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.78 | 6.245% | $8.2659 | $8.27 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.60 | 6.402% | $42.1352 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.51 | 13.399% | $94.6995 | $94.70 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.44 | 10.108% | $205.2854 | $205.29 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.78 | 13.791% | $279.6755 | $279.68 | $279.70 | $279.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.38 | 11.258% | $38.2505 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $605.24 | $676.8121 | $676.83 | $676.85 | $676.90 | |