| 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 | $7.88 | 6.788% | $8.4149 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.51 | 4.778% | $27.7766 | $27.78 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.98 | 5.758% | $69.7791 | $69.78 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.66 | 6.681% | $11.3722 | $11.37 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.63 | 9.782% | $191.7123 | $191.71 | $191.70 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.83 | 5.200% | $115.5412 | $115.54 | $115.55 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.81 | 8.103% | $96.0063 | $96.01 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $484.30 | $520.6026 | $520.60 | $520.60 | $520.60 | |