| 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 | $7.76 | 5.191% | $8.1628 | $8.16 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.51 | 5.689% | $63.9524 | $63.95 | $63.95 | $64.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.68 | 12.488% | $247.1136 | $247.11 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.86 | 10.685% | $104.9958 | $105.00 | $105.00 | $105.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.82 | 11.251% | $270.1397 | $270.14 | $270.15 | $270.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.53 | 3.728% | $55.5256 | $55.53 | $55.55 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.71 | 6.307% | $31.5838 | $31.58 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.87 | $781.4737 | $781.47 | $781.50 | $781.50 | |