| 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 | $7.95 | 6.535% | $8.4695 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.25 | 5.368% | $99.3093 | $99.31 | $99.30 | $99.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $18.32 | 7.230% | $19.6445 | $19.64 | $19.65 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.77 | 11.347% | $33.148 | $33.15 | $33.15 | $33.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.61 | 7.830% | $188.282 | $188.28 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $111.65 | 6.651% | $119.0758 | $119.08 | $119.10 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.85 | 9.507% | $147.6702 | $147.67 | $147.65 | $147.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.40 | $615.5993 | $615.60 | $615.60 | $615.60 | |