| 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 | $7.87 | 8.153% | $8.5116 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.56 | 10.622% | $40.4434 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.39 | 13.426% | $34.4702 | $34.47 | $34.45 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $248.66 | 8.749% | $270.4153 | $270.42 | $270.40 | $270.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $127.39 | 13.263% | $144.2857 | $144.29 | $144.30 | $144.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.67 | 3.651% | $91.9073 | $91.91 | $91.90 | $91.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.33 | 5.777% | $178.0544 | $178.05 | $178.05 | $178.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.87 | $768.0879 | $768.09 | $768.05 | $768.10 | |