| 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 | $7.89 | 3.319% | $8.1519 | $8.15 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.28 | 6.485% | $55.6704 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $237.47 | 8.311% | $257.2061 | $257.21 | $257.20 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.69 | 10.370% | $72.5021 | $72.50 | $72.50 | $72.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.54 | 7.106% | $198.7245 | $198.72 | $198.70 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.88 | 12.560% | $47.1401 | $47.14 | $47.15 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.57 | 4.196% | $120.4193 | $120.42 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.32 | $759.8144 | $759.81 | $759.75 | $759.80 | |