| 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 | $7.90 | 4.588% | $8.2625 | $8.26 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.98 | 5.609% | $8.4276 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.37 | 9.869% | $275.079 | $275.08 | $275.10 | $275.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.46 | 9.537% | $33.365 | $33.37 | $33.35 | $33.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $210.35 | 13.479% | $238.7031 | $238.70 | $238.70 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.93 | 8.839% | $140.3261 | $140.33 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.61 | 5.811% | $132.9092 | $132.91 | $132.90 | $132.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.60 | $837.0725 | $837.08 | $837.10 | $837.10 | |