| 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 | 8.195% | $8.5149 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.93 | 8.811% | $88.0607 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.92 | 8.360% | $124.5273 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.54 | 4.326% | $14.1257 | $14.13 | $14.15 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.80 | 3.106% | $51.3468 | $51.35 | $51.35 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.90 | 10.727% | $179.267 | $179.27 | $179.25 | $179.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.87 | 9.529% | $213.4392 | $213.44 | $213.45 | $213.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.83 | $679.2816 | $679.29 | $679.30 | $679.20 | |