| 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 | $7.89 | 8.358% | $8.5494 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.46 | 8.545% | $89.5062 | $89.51 | $89.50 | $89.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.41 | 10.808% | $120.127 | $120.13 | $120.15 | $120.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.94 | 11.217% | $267.9662 | $267.97 | $267.95 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.39 | 13.236% | $110.2805 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $163.72 | 8.513% | $177.6575 | $177.66 | $177.65 | $177.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.74 | 8.292% | $8.3818 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.55 | $782.4686 | $782.48 | $782.50 | $782.50 | |