| 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 | 9.286% | $8.732 | $8.73 | $8.75 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.78 | 7.237% | $54.4549 | $54.45 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.95 | 13.874% | $60.2963 | $60.30 | $60.30 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $95.76 | 11.358% | $106.6364 | $106.64 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.61 | 7.229% | $6.0155 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.61 | 8.344% | $97.0871 | $97.09 | $97.10 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.63 | 10.845% | $188.0264 | $188.03 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $472.33 | $521.2486 | $521.26 | $521.30 | $521.20 | |