| 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 | $7.83 | 8.363% | $8.4848 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.68 | 5.218% | $115.4031 | $115.40 | $115.40 | $115.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.38 | 7.543% | $32.6716 | $32.67 | $32.65 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.45 | 4.516% | $66.3154 | $66.32 | $66.30 | $66.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.67 | 9.315% | $251.0638 | $251.06 | $251.05 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.37 | 9.286% | $214.6049 | $214.60 | $214.60 | $214.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.48 | 7.403% | $161.62 | $161.62 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $787.86 | $850.1636 | $850.15 | $850.10 | $850.20 | |