| 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 | $7.85 | 8.201% | $8.4938 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.73 | 9.750% | $159.9387 | $159.94 | $159.95 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $56.50 | 9.773% | $62.0217 | $62.02 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.37 | 7.701% | $252.4188 | $252.42 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.27 | 12.761% | $238.2302 | $238.23 | $238.25 | $238.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.89 | 3.229% | $79.3728 | $79.37 | $79.35 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $53.67 | 9.251% | $58.635 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $786.28 | $859.1110 | $859.11 | $859.10 | $859.00 | |