| 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 | $7.97 | 5.234% | $8.3871 | $8.39 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.82 | 4.686% | $31.2174 | $31.22 | $31.20 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.48 | 8.665% | $259.1443 | $259.14 | $259.15 | $259.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.48 | 3.326% | $60.425 | $60.43 | $60.45 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.50 | 6.678% | $217.0897 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.32 | 3.804% | $156.0382 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.77 | 7.806% | $126.9631 | $126.96 | $126.95 | $127.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.34 | $859.2648 | $859.27 | $859.30 | $859.20 | |