| 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 | $7.95 | 7.213% | $8.5234 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.48 | 3.565% | $86.4561 | $86.46 | $86.45 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.28 | 4.830% | $158.5868 | $158.59 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.89 | 5.727% | $29.4873 | $29.49 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.87 | 6.767% | $217.6659 | $217.67 | $217.65 | $217.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.73 | 12.872% | $17.7548 | $17.75 | $17.75 | $17.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.27 | 11.264% | $10.3142 | $10.31 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $499.47 | $528.7885 | $528.79 | $528.75 | $528.90 | |