| 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 | 10.381% | $8.7863 | $8.79 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.70 | 10.759% | $55.0472 | $55.05 | $55.05 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.57 | 11.699% | $188.291 | $188.29 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $237.86 | 13.631% | $270.2827 | $270.28 | $270.30 | $270.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.83 | 13.330% | $46.2726 | $46.27 | $46.25 | $46.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $224.85 | 11.279% | $250.2108 | $250.21 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.74 | 6.102% | $20.9445 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.51 | $839.8351 | $839.83 | $839.85 | $839.80 | |