| 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 | $7.96 | 8.187% | $8.6117 | $8.61 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.90 | 5.142% | $29.3346 | $29.33 | $29.35 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.56 | 5.236% | $180.5429 | $180.54 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.59 | 3.865% | $29.695 | $29.70 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.88 | 12.135% | $237.5916 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.39 | 5.771% | $229.9356 | $229.94 | $229.95 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.42 | 13.546% | $199.1824 | $199.18 | $199.20 | $199.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $840.70 | $914.8938 | $914.89 | $914.95 | $914.80 | |