| 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 | $7.95 | 5.459% | $8.384 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.75 | 10.798% | $44.0422 | $44.04 | $44.05 | $44.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $108.29 | 13.207% | $122.5919 | $122.59 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $73.31 | 8.251% | $79.3588 | $79.36 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.46 | 4.404% | $30.7574 | $30.76 | $30.75 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.96 | 11.677% | $8.8895 | $8.89 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $104.49 | 3.104% | $107.7334 | $107.73 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $371.21 | $401.7572 | $401.75 | $401.80 | $401.80 | |