| 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 | $7.65 | 9.542% | $8.38 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.56 | 12.754% | $17.5445 | $17.54 | $17.55 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.41 | 10.536% | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.15 | $144.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.48 | 10.462% | $116.5153 | $116.52 | $116.50 | $116.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $183.43 | 5.264% | $193.0858 | $193.09 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.69 | 12.207% | $152.2537 | $152.25 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.66 | 5.577% | $230.8547 | $230.85 | $230.85 | $230.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.88 | $862.7840 | $862.78 | $862.80 | $862.90 | |