| 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 | $7.74 | 13.719% | $8.8019 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.66 | 5.328% | $38.6132 | $38.61 | $38.60 | $38.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.95 | 11.620% | $264.4836 | $264.48 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.86 | 11.577% | $147.1254 | $147.13 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.60 | 4.298% | $10.0126 | $10.01 | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.61 | 5.817% | $180.5344 | $180.53 | $180.55 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $160.78 | 6.813% | $171.7339 | $171.73 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.20 | $821.3050 | $821.29 | $821.35 | $821.20 | |