| 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 | $7.26 | 9.703% | $7.9644 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.71 | 5.635% | $75.7509 | $75.75 | $75.75 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $29.46 | 5.722% | $31.1457 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.81 | 7.605% | $80.4993 | $80.50 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.88 | 11.317% | $39.9405 | $39.94 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.52 | 8.362% | $228.1237 | $228.12 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.44 | 5.655% | $75.4799 | $75.48 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $501.08 | $538.9044 | $538.90 | $538.90 | $538.90 | |