| 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 | $7.83 | 5.239% | $8.2402 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.84 | 8.494% | $42.1391 | $42.14 | $42.15 | $42.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.54 | 11.607% | $241.6738 | $241.67 | $241.65 | $241.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $115.69 | 11.203% | $128.6508 | $128.65 | $128.65 | $128.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.71 | 5.326% | $56.5706 | $56.57 | $56.55 | $56.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.94 | 4.645% | $29.2378 | $29.24 | $29.25 | $29.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.25 | 10.223% | $147.9744 | $147.97 | $147.95 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.80 | $654.4867 | $654.48 | $654.45 | $654.50 | |