| 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 | $7.76 | 6.254% | $8.2453 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.55 | 5.477% | $171.4529 | $171.45 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.60 | 12.325% | $23.139 | $23.14 | $23.15 | $23.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.60 | 9.830% | $185.1734 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.74 | 8.202% | $18.113 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.62 | 11.747% | $44.2742 | $44.27 | $44.25 | $44.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $66.58 | 4.625% | $69.6593 | $69.66 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $482.45 | $520.0571 | $520.05 | $520.00 | $520.10 | |