| 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 | $7.75 | 3.304% | $8.0061 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.30 | 9.676% | $8.0063 | $8.01 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.82 | 9.483% | $83.01 | $83.01 | $83.00 | $83.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.69 | 12.579% | $39.0537 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $239.53 | 7.579% | $257.684 | $257.68 | $257.70 | $257.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.60 | 7.824% | $9.2729 | $9.27 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.30 | 11.430% | $177.508 | $177.51 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.99 | $582.5410 | $582.54 | $582.50 | $582.60 | |