| 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 | $7.80 | 7.661% | $8.3976 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.81 | 4.499% | $86.5356 | $86.54 | $86.55 | $86.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.26 | 9.180% | $69.0673 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.87 | 9.116% | $247.5515 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.29 | 11.360% | $47.0941 | $47.09 | $47.10 | $47.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.57 | 12.469% | $137.8533 | $137.85 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.96 | 13.127% | $191.1394 | $191.14 | $191.15 | $191.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.56 | $787.6388 | $787.64 | $787.65 | $787.70 | |