| 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 | $7.70 | 4.376% | $8.037 | $8.04 | $8.05 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.32 | 10.692% | $19.1719 | $19.17 | $19.15 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.74 | 7.395% | $199.4755 | $199.48 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.43 | 11.502% | $174.4226 | $174.42 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $58.71 | 12.218% | $65.8832 | $65.88 | $65.90 | $65.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.83 | 13.136% | $129.9141 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.98 | 6.166% | $62.6167 | $62.62 | $62.60 | $62.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.71 | $659.5210 | $659.52 | $659.50 | $659.50 | |