| 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 | $7.89 | 8.452% | $8.5569 | $8.56 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.87 | 3.699% | $75.5655 | $75.57 | $75.55 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.30 | 9.234% | $216.611 | $216.61 | $216.60 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.32 | 8.311% | $177.9766 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.71 | 10.698% | $45.0652 | $45.07 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.69 | 3.297% | $61.658 | $61.66 | $61.65 | $61.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.69 | 10.391% | $154.2052 | $154.21 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.47 | $739.6384 | $739.66 | $739.60 | $739.80 | |