| 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 | $7.87 | 7.767% | $8.4813 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.57 | 7.350% | $90.7859 | $90.79 | $90.80 | $90.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $61.53 | 10.522% | $68.0042 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.82 | 8.694% | $194.3666 | $194.37 | $194.35 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.51 | 7.590% | $263.0683 | $263.07 | $263.05 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.62 | 12.268% | $125.3135 | $125.31 | $125.30 | $125.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.57 | 7.118% | $179.4976 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $856.49 | $929.5174 | $929.52 | $929.50 | $929.60 | |