| 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 | $7.98 | 7.529% | $8.5808 | $8.58 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.76 | 7.351% | $48.0503 | $48.05 | $48.05 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.39 | 12.849% | $52.3507 | $52.35 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.82 | 6.752% | $20.0907 | $20.09 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.56 | 3.541% | $53.3857 | $53.39 | $53.40 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.67 | 13.766% | $179.3749 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.89 | 11.192% | $230.0451 | $230.05 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.07 | $591.8782 | $591.88 | $591.90 | $592.00 | |