| 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 | $7.83 | 6.674% | $8.3526 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $126.66 | 12.243% | $142.167 | $142.17 | $142.15 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.48 | 11.633% | $86.4932 | $86.49 | $86.50 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.39 | 13.552% | $236.631 | $236.63 | $236.65 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.66 | 13.503% | $40.4752 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.75 | 3.301% | $27.633 | $27.63 | $27.65 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $170.58 | 5.534% | $180.0199 | $180.02 | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.35 | $721.7719 | $721.77 | $721.80 | $721.80 | |