| 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 | $7.99 | 6.582% | $8.5159 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.47 | 13.128% | $28.8137 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.78 | 12.119% | $269.9601 | $269.96 | $269.95 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.44 | 11.573% | $48.4673 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.98 | 8.654% | $146.6612 | $146.66 | $146.65 | $146.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.85 | 6.589% | $79.7819 | $79.78 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.64 | 13.656% | $137.1146 | $137.11 | $137.10 | $137.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.15 | $719.3147 | $719.31 | $719.25 | $719.40 | |