| 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 | $7.90 | 12.465% | $8.8847 | $8.88 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.88 | 5.520% | $107.5038 | $107.50 | $107.50 | $107.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $245.67 | 7.588% | $264.3114 | $264.31 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.82 | 11.456% | $140.2339 | $140.23 | $140.25 | $140.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.90 | 8.347% | $95.237 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.82 | 6.342% | $59.3601 | $59.36 | $59.35 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.37 | 11.757% | $36.1757 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $36.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.36 | $711.7066 | $711.70 | $711.75 | $711.70 | |