| 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 | $7.46 | 6.833% | $7.9697 | $7.97 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.63 | 13.224% | $41.474 | $41.47 | $41.45 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.75 | 10.557% | $226.3655 | $226.37 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.39 | 12.268% | $232.8326 | $232.83 | $232.85 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $10.77 | 10.728% | $11.9254 | $11.93 | $11.95 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.30 | 7.386% | $48.6459 | $48.65 | $48.65 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.55 | 8.296% | $99.145 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.85 | $668.3581 | $668.37 | $668.35 | $668.30 | |