| 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 | $7.74 | 12.701% | $8.7231 | $8.72 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.43 | 3.449% | $78.0316 | $78.03 | $78.05 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.94 | 11.709% | $43.4995 | $43.50 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.85 | 10.428% | $177.6234 | $177.62 | $177.60 | $177.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.43 | 8.701% | $6.9895 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.50 | 5.365% | $111.1601 | $111.16 | $111.15 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.65 | 10.536% | $162.101 | $162.10 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.54 | $588.1282 | $588.12 | $588.10 | $588.10 | |