| 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 | 9.374% | $8.4765 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $61.69 | 6.472% | $65.6826 | $65.68 | $65.70 | $65.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.68 | 12.218% | $114.1033 | $114.10 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.98 | 11.639% | $45.7497 | $45.75 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $116.80 | 12.478% | $131.3743 | $131.37 | $131.35 | $131.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.74 | 13.240% | $142.388 | $142.39 | $142.40 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.45 | 11.470% | $208.9505 | $208.95 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $642.09 | $716.7249 | $716.72 | $716.75 | $716.80 | |