| 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 | $7.50 | 9.823% | $8.2367 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.88 | 12.642% | $41.5424 | $41.54 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.95 | 3.693% | $79.7918 | $79.79 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.96 | 10.609% | $184.6728 | $184.67 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.29 | 7.477% | $76.6204 | $76.62 | $76.60 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.46 | 7.709% | $107.1274 | $107.13 | $107.15 | $107.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.98 | 8.856% | $28.2808 | $28.28 | $28.30 | $28.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.02 | $526.2723 | $526.27 | $526.30 | $526.20 | |