| 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 | $7.80 | 8.595% | $8.4704 | $8.47 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.43 | 6.620% | $21.7825 | $21.78 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $98.84 | 6.865% | $105.6254 | $105.63 | $105.65 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.57 | 5.133% | $221.3786 | $221.38 | $221.40 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.95 | 7.128% | $50.2966 | $50.30 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.79 | 9.167% | $94.746 | $94.75 | $94.75 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $110.25 | 13.399% | $125.0224 | $125.02 | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $581.63 | $627.3219 | $627.33 | $627.35 | $627.30 | |