| 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 | $7.62 | 11.430% | $8.491 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.98 | 11.359% | $93.5193 | $93.52 | $93.50 | $93.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.65 | 8.303% | $80.8482 | $80.85 | $80.85 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $123.50 | 13.476% | $140.1429 | $140.14 | $140.15 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.95 | 12.546% | $244.1685 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.64 | 7.144% | $268.5457 | $268.55 | $268.55 | $268.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.37 | 5.476% | $26.7593 | $26.76 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.71 | $862.4749 | $862.48 | $862.45 | $862.40 | |