| 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 | $7.57 | 9.437% | $8.2844 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.72 | 5.261% | $44.9675 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $147.66 | 12.403% | $165.9743 | $165.97 | $165.95 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.61 | 8.727% | $78.9467 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.70 | 4.707% | $75.0749 | $75.07 | $75.05 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.38 | 9.699% | $218.7179 | $218.72 | $218.70 | $218.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.80 | 6.679% | $234.4804 | $234.48 | $234.50 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $761.44 | $826.4461 | $826.44 | $826.40 | $826.50 | |