| 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 | $7.70 | 3.405% | $7.9622 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.54 | 5.346% | $13.2104 | $13.21 | $13.20 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.28 | 11.475% | $160.8361 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.46 | 9.332% | $48.609 | $48.61 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.32 | 13.818% | $212.0657 | $212.07 | $212.05 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.29 | 4.475% | $120.4492 | $120.45 | $120.45 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.89 | 13.541% | $33.9374 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $540.48 | $597.0700 | $597.08 | $597.05 | $597.00 | |