| 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 | $7.71 | 10.839% | $8.5457 | $8.55 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.82 | 12.501% | $34.6728 | $34.67 | $34.65 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.49 | 10.759% | $88.0423 | $88.04 | $88.05 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.44 | 6.575% | $144.3452 | $144.35 | $144.35 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.85 | 4.215% | $180.1356 | $180.14 | $180.15 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.92 | 5.321% | $107.3432 | $107.34 | $107.35 | $107.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.32 | 10.633% | $23.587 | $23.59 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.55 | $586.6718 | $586.68 | $586.70 | $586.50 | |