| 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 | $7.79 | 6.314% | $8.2819 | $8.28 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.85 | 7.716% | $74.1625 | $74.16 | $74.15 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.79 | 10.259% | $134.2844 | $134.28 | $134.30 | $134.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.50 | 9.384% | $61.802 | $61.80 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $122.60 | 13.727% | $139.4293 | $139.43 | $139.45 | $139.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.55 | 6.104% | $34.5369 | $34.54 | $34.55 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.84 | 3.398% | $41.1938 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.92 | $493.6908 | $493.68 | $493.75 | $493.70 | |