| 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 | $7.80 | 5.768% | $8.2499 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.53 | 6.335% | $33.5274 | $33.53 | $33.55 | $33.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.46 | 8.533% | $242.5278 | $242.53 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.58 | 9.276% | $95.7039 | $95.70 | $95.70 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.30 | 11.746% | $191.4209 | $191.42 | $191.40 | $191.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.27 | 11.470% | $87.2476 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.69 | 7.780% | $232.4707 | $232.47 | $232.45 | $232.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $815.63 | $891.1482 | $891.15 | $891.15 | $891.00 | |