| 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 | $8.25 | 6.650% | $8.7986 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $157.44 | 9.252% | $172.0063 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.67 | 5.160% | $77.4714 | $77.47 | $77.45 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $246.87 | 11.651% | $275.6328 | $275.63 | $275.65 | $275.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.72 | 8.259% | $87.3867 | $87.39 | $87.40 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.59 | 12.858% | $8.5659 | $8.57 | $8.55 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.42 | 9.213% | $130.4222 | $130.42 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.96 | $760.2839 | $760.29 | $760.25 | $760.30 | |