| 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 | $7.73 | 8.134% | $8.3588 | $8.36 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.76 | 3.529% | $58.7631 | $58.76 | $58.75 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.44 | 8.362% | $42.738 | $42.74 | $42.75 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.97 | 7.640% | $180.8029 | $180.80 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.92 | 12.121% | $29.0618 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.65 | 8.414% | $213.1961 | $213.20 | $213.20 | $213.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.71 | 13.122% | $177.2735 | $177.27 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $651.18 | $710.1942 | $710.19 | $710.15 | $710.30 | |