| 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 | $7.75 | 5.416% | $8.1697 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.95 | 4.140% | $7.2377 | $7.24 | $7.25 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.52 | 8.275% | $231.1888 | $231.19 | $231.20 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.78 | 11.728% | $151.7043 | $151.70 | $151.70 | $151.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $31.77 | 4.696% | $33.2619 | $33.26 | $33.25 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.53 | 4.502% | $129.0913 | $129.09 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.41 | 13.426% | $213.7059 | $213.71 | $213.70 | $213.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.71 | $774.3596 | $774.36 | $774.35 | $774.40 | |