| 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 | $7.96 | 8.254% | $8.617 | $8.62 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.75 | 6.829% | $85.1961 | $85.20 | $85.20 | $85.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.43 | 11.329% | $76.1824 | $76.18 | $76.20 | $76.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.76 | 8.397% | $105.9689 | $105.97 | $105.95 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.93 | 11.154% | $97.7377 | $97.74 | $97.75 | $97.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.92 | 13.789% | $39.7351 | $39.74 | $39.75 | $39.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.37 | 10.422% | $162.7289 | $162.73 | $162.75 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $524.12 | $576.1661 | $576.18 | $576.20 | $576.10 | |