| 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 | $7.97 | 6.405% | $8.4805 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.80 | 12.694% | $85.4221 | $85.42 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.67 | 7.470% | $133.9828 | $133.98 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.94 | 12.236% | $204.2022 | $204.20 | $204.20 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.65 | 8.693% | $165.9199 | $165.92 | $165.90 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.74 | 7.566% | $108.362 | $108.36 | $108.35 | $108.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.89 | 6.739% | $225.1019 | $225.10 | $225.10 | $225.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $854.66 | $931.4714 | $931.46 | $931.45 | $931.50 | |