| 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 | $7.56 | 11.565% | $8.4343 | $8.43 | $8.45 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.69 | 7.777% | $80.4986 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.55 | 5.160% | $239.2916 | $239.29 | $239.30 | $239.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.54 | 12.546% | $15.2387 | $15.24 | $15.25 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.49 | 6.254% | $22.834 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $86.92 | 12.522% | $97.8041 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.29 | 11.823% | $250.8078 | $250.81 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.04 | $714.9091 | $714.90 | $714.95 | $714.80 | |