| 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 | 3.198% | $7.9566 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.93 | 5.218% | $16.7612 | $16.76 | $16.75 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.47 | 4.352% | $68.3193 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.93 | 11.119% | $208.8259 | $208.83 | $208.85 | $208.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $196.97 | 4.230% | $205.3018 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.69 | 9.260% | $34.6245 | $34.62 | $34.60 | $34.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.90 | 3.788% | $44.5251 | $44.53 | $44.55 | $44.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $548.60 | $586.3144 | $586.32 | $586.30 | $586.30 | |