| 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 | $7.37 | 8.608% | $8.0044 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.45 | 3.873% | $57.5976 | $57.60 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.64 | 7.777% | $178.5218 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.69 | 11.692% | $30.9275 | $30.93 | $30.95 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.77 | 4.380% | $147.9795 | $147.98 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.79 | 7.308% | $96.3519 | $96.35 | $96.35 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.49 | 10.766% | $39.3109 | $39.31 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $523.20 | $558.6936 | $558.69 | $558.70 | $558.70 | |