| 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 | $7.38 | 13.375% | $8.3671 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.34 | 5.436% | $79.4355 | $79.44 | $79.45 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.89 | 9.415% | $196.8266 | $196.83 | $196.85 | $196.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $56.68 | 6.113% | $60.1448 | $60.14 | $60.15 | $60.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.83 | 6.511% | $27.5118 | $27.51 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.50 | 7.799% | $202.1231 | $202.12 | $202.10 | $202.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.38 | 4.570% | $179.2121 | $179.21 | $179.20 | $179.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.00 | $753.6210 | $753.62 | $753.60 | $753.50 | |