| 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 | 6.535% | $8.5015 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.58 | 6.364% | $185.6903 | $185.69 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $188.94 | 12.214% | $212.0171 | $212.02 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.41 | 3.716% | $171.5566 | $171.56 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.27 | 9.226% | $63.646 | $63.65 | $63.65 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.90 | 5.716% | $193.3546 | $193.35 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.97 | 10.232% | $50.6737 | $50.67 | $50.65 | $50.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.05 | $885.4398 | $885.44 | $885.40 | $885.50 | |