| 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 | $7.99 | 6.459% | $8.5061 | $8.51 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.52 | 12.656% | $152.6714 | $152.67 | $152.65 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.28 | 7.312% | $35.7134 | $35.71 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.47 | 10.678% | $73.5677 | $73.57 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.79 | 12.384% | $224.532 | $224.53 | $224.55 | $224.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.56 | 12.213% | $29.8038 | $29.80 | $29.80 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.58 | 5.380% | $165.004 | $165.00 | $165.00 | $165.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $626.19 | $689.7984 | $689.79 | $689.75 | $689.80 | |