| 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 | $7.55 | 8.376% | $8.1824 | $8.18 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.30 | 11.744% | $40.5631 | $40.56 | $40.55 | $40.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $67.88 | 10.251% | $74.8384 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.90 | 6.377% | $263.7086 | $263.71 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.80 | 7.635% | $136.4812 | $136.48 | $136.50 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.75 | 12.399% | $98.6301 | $98.63 | $98.65 | $98.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.51 | 4.553% | $41.3089 | $41.31 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $613.69 | $663.7127 | $663.71 | $663.75 | $663.70 | |