| 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 | $7.27 | 9.540% | $7.9636 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.45 | 12.684% | $54.5954 | $54.60 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.56 | 6.586% | $262.7984 | $262.80 | $262.80 | $262.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.56 | 4.672% | $240.285 | $240.29 | $240.30 | $240.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.83 | 5.323% | $195.7217 | $195.72 | $195.70 | $195.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.57 | 6.190% | $40.9575 | $40.96 | $40.95 | $41.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.40 | 3.323% | $10.7456 | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $766.64 | $813.0672 | $813.08 | $813.05 | $813.10 | |