| 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 | $7.88 | 10.694% | $8.7227 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.27 | 7.596% | $76.6837 | $76.68 | $76.70 | $76.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.63 | 7.751% | $50.2443 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.59 | 8.636% | $18.0227 | $18.02 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.29 | 12.243% | $212.4648 | $212.46 | $212.45 | $212.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.28 | 5.208% | $13.9716 | $13.97 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.68 | 9.462% | $183.5459 | $183.55 | $183.55 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $512.62 | $563.6557 | $563.64 | $563.60 | $563.60 | |