| 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 | $7.47 | 11.715% | $8.3451 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.75 | 11.438% | $178.0222 | $178.02 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.54 | 4.702% | $130.3959 | $130.40 | $130.40 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.97 | 12.118% | $151.3257 | $151.33 | $151.35 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.83 | 9.863% | $100.8872 | $100.89 | $100.90 | $100.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.73 | 13.721% | $48.593 | $48.59 | $48.60 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $63.70 | 6.745% | $67.9966 | $68.00 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $624.99 | $685.5657 | $685.58 | $685.60 | $685.50 | |