| 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 | $7.36 | 13.776% | $8.3739 | $8.37 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.50 | 12.311% | $87.041 | $87.04 | $87.05 | $87.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.81 | 12.872% | $105.8852 | $105.89 | $105.90 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.96 | 12.184% | $96.4334 | $96.43 | $96.45 | $96.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.56 | 12.154% | $279.8915 | $279.89 | $279.90 | $279.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.47 | 12.727% | $167.3658 | $167.37 | $167.35 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.44 | 6.418% | $79.2176 | $79.22 | $79.20 | $79.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.10 | $824.2084 | $824.21 | $824.20 | $824.20 | |