| 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 | $7.72 | 10.377% | $8.5211 | $8.52 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.40 | 12.805% | $51.2135 | $51.21 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.40 | 8.765% | $49.3793 | $49.38 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.70 | 12.809% | $24.4796 | $24.48 | $24.50 | $24.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.68 | 6.523% | $126.4215 | $126.42 | $126.40 | $126.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.97 | 6.428% | $131.9388 | $131.94 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.26 | 13.504% | $221.6279 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $558.13 | $613.5817 | $613.58 | $613.60 | $613.50 | |