| 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 | 8.479% | $8.6349 | $8.63 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.32 | 12.687% | $55.5772 | $55.58 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.91 | 7.786% | $16.0709 | $16.07 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.66 | 7.184% | $43.581 | $43.58 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.33 | 11.239% | $19.2777 | $19.28 | $19.30 | $19.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.76 | 11.388% | $54.3128 | $54.31 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.71 | 5.266% | $102.8554 | $102.86 | $102.85 | $102.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $276.65 | $300.3099 | $300.31 | $300.35 | $300.40 | |