| 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 | $7.44 | 10.524% | $8.223 | $8.22 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.50 | 12.324% | $7.3011 | $7.30 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.58 | 13.232% | $33.494 | $33.49 | $33.50 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.91 | 7.753% | $81.7953 | $81.80 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.62 | 5.797% | $243.989 | $243.99 | $244.00 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.91 | 5.175% | $160.8231 | $160.82 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.85 | 8.141% | $8.4891 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $510.81 | $544.1146 | $544.11 | $544.10 | $544.10 | |