| 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 | $7.76 | 8.342% | $8.4073 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.29 | 11.535% | $53.8603 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.36 | 4.558% | $220.9938 | $220.99 | $221.00 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $110.37 | 5.403% | $116.3333 | $116.33 | $116.35 | $116.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.73 | 7.262% | $43.6878 | $43.69 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $124.50 | 10.482% | $137.5501 | $137.55 | $137.55 | $137.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.83 | 12.600% | $160.8266 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.84 | $741.6592 | $741.66 | $741.70 | $741.70 | |