| 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 | 8.360% | $8.4846 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.51 | 7.725% | $25.3261 | $25.33 | $25.35 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.79 | 12.710% | $146.2863 | $146.29 | $146.30 | $146.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.47 | 11.234% | $172.9355 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.99 | 8.611% | $85.7918 | $85.79 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.74 | 9.585% | $93.9582 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.27 | 5.564% | $224.0807 | $224.08 | $224.10 | $224.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.60 | $756.8632 | $756.87 | $756.95 | $756.90 | |