| 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 | $7.99 | 5.533% | $8.4321 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.49 | 10.400% | $62.365 | $62.37 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.87 | 6.501% | $230.9687 | $230.97 | $230.95 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.83 | 12.514% | $153.9529 | $153.95 | $153.95 | $154.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $112.84 | 7.632% | $121.4519 | $121.45 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.64 | 6.311% | $200.5451 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.58 | 3.591% | $51.3604 | $51.36 | $51.35 | $51.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.24 | $829.0761 | $829.08 | $829.05 | $829.20 | |