| 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 | $7.96 | 6.336% | $8.4643 | $8.46 | $8.45 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.85 | 4.288% | $57.202 | $57.20 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.59 | 5.274% | $137.4773 | $137.48 | $137.50 | $137.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.53 | 11.335% | $97.4515 | $97.45 | $97.45 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.60 | 7.702% | $104.0401 | $104.04 | $104.05 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.68 | 4.284% | $173.8206 | $173.82 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 4.728% | $238.2353 | $238.24 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $771.69 | $816.6911 | $816.69 | $816.70 | $816.70 | |