| 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 | $7.72 | 5.711% | $8.1609 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.82 | 8.443% | $98.4879 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.93 | 13.249% | $259.2609 | $259.26 | $259.25 | $259.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.48 | 3.353% | $246.4762 | $246.48 | $246.50 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.43 | 6.159% | $135.2784 | $135.28 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.52 | 6.719% | $224.6648 | $224.66 | $224.65 | $224.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.52 | 6.102% | $148.0335 | $148.03 | $148.05 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.42 | $1,120.3626 | $1,120.36 | $1,120.40 | $1,120.50 | |