| 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 | $7.28 | 9.446% | $7.9677 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.92 | 8.873% | $31.4861 | $31.49 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.91 | 4.293% | $47.8809 | $47.88 | $47.90 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.56 | 8.675% | $81.0281 | $81.03 | $81.05 | $81.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.62 | 9.489% | $55.4233 | $55.42 | $55.40 | $55.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $96.31 | 11.154% | $107.0524 | $107.05 | $107.05 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.87 | 11.713% | $203.1724 | $203.17 | $203.15 | $203.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.47 | $534.0109 | $534.01 | $534.00 | $534.10 | |