| 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 | $7.57 | 8.428% | $8.208 | $8.21 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.61 | 12.360% | $159.113 | $159.11 | $159.10 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.59 | 11.212% | $16.2258 | $16.23 | $16.25 | $16.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.68 | 7.252% | $71.5156 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.67 | 13.242% | $84.5578 | $84.56 | $84.55 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.83 | 5.183% | $156.5439 | $156.54 | $156.55 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.79 | 11.153% | $83.1313 | $83.13 | $83.15 | $83.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $528.74 | $579.2954 | $579.30 | $579.30 | $579.20 | |