| 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 | $7.87 | 3.179% | $8.1202 | $8.12 | $8.10 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.29 | 9.538% | $160.2431 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.46 | 8.772% | $62.5004 | $62.50 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.84 | 6.466% | $85.0025 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.32 | 9.560% | $27.7406 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.25 | 12.228% | $115.8754 | $115.88 | $115.90 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.95 | 12.129% | $50.402 | $50.40 | $50.40 | $50.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $464.98 | $509.8842 | $509.88 | $509.90 | $509.80 | |